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Potato flour vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Potato flour and Cracker

  • Potato flour has more Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Cracker has more Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 58% more.
  • Potato flour has 12 times more Vitamin B6 than Cracker. Potato flour has 0.769mg of Vitamin B6, while Cracker has 0.063mg.
  • Potato flour is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Potato flour and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 20% 88% 52% 66% 15% 72% 7.2% 41% 6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +261.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +748.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +89.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.6%
Contains more IronIron +192%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +509.1%
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 0% 5% 0% 57% 12% 66% 28% 177% 0% 0% 19% 22%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1120.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +311.5%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1112%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +794.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +268%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.6%
Contains more WaterWater +107.6%
Contains more OtherOther +26.1%
Contains more FatsFats +7673.5%
~equal in Protein ~6.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.15 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +81812.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8658%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato flour Cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato flour Cracker Opinion
Calories 357kcal 510kcal Cracker
Protein 6.9g 6.64g Potato flour
Fats 0.34g 26.43g Cracker
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Potato flour
Net carbs 77.2g 59g Potato flour
Carbs 83.1g 61.3g Potato flour
Magnesium 65mg 18mg Potato flour
Calcium 65mg 120mg Cracker
Potassium 1001mg 118mg Potato flour
Iron 1.38mg 4.03mg Cracker
Sugar 3.52g 8.18g Potato flour
Fiber 5.9g 2.3g Potato flour
Copper 0.197mg 0.104mg Potato flour
Zinc 0.54mg 0.49mg Potato flour
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Phosphorus 168mg 248mg Cracker
Sodium 55mg 726mg Potato flour
Vitamin E 0.25mg 3.03mg Cracker
Manganese 0.313mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 1.1µg 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.228mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 3.507mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.474mg 0.417mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.769mg 0.063mg Potato flour
Vitamin K 0µg 69.3µg Cracker
Folate 25µg 92µg Cracker
Trans Fat 0g 1.076g Potato flour
Choline 39.5mg 9.6mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.09g 5.562g Potato flour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.15g 13.137g Cracker
Tryptophan 0.115mg 0.084mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.28mg 0.193mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.299mg 0.246mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.425mg 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.413mg 0.103mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.107mg 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.316mg 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.356mg 0.294mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.166mg 0.145mg Potato flour
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato flour Cracker
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Potato flour
49%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Potato flour
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 671mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.472g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato flour
Potato flour is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/nutrients
  2. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.