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Pumpernickel bread vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpernickel bread and Crackers

  • Pumpernickel bread has more Manganese, Selenium, Copper, and Fiber, however, Crackers are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin E, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Crackers covers your daily need of Vitamin K 57% more than Pumpernickel bread.
  • Pumpernickel bread has 4 times more Selenium than Crackers. While Pumpernickel bread has 24.5µg of Selenium, Crackers have only 6.7µg.
  • Pumpernickel bread has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, pumpernickel 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 39% 20% 18% 108% 96% 40% 76% 78% 170% 134%
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 +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +176%
Contains more ZincZinc +202%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +165.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +265.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.5%
Contains more IronIron +40.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.3%

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 0% 0% 8.4% 0% 82% 70% 58% 24% 29% 0% 2% 70% 8%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +621.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8562.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.417mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~92µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 48% 38% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 47.5 g
Water: 37.9 g
Other: 2.8 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 ProteinProtein +31%
Contains more WaterWater +1107%
Contains more OtherOther +12.4%
Contains more FatsFats +752.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 36% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.237 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 -92.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +603.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +962%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpernickel bread Crackers
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 Pumpernickel bread Crackers Opinion
Calories 250kcal 510kcal Crackers
Protein 8.7g 6.64g Pumpernickel bread
Fats 3.1g 26.43g Crackers
Net carbs 41g 59g Crackers
Carbs 47.5g 61.3g Crackers
Magnesium 54mg 18mg Pumpernickel bread
Calcium 68mg 120mg Crackers
Potassium 208mg 118mg Pumpernickel bread
Iron 2.87mg 4.03mg Crackers
Sugar 0.53g 8.18g Pumpernickel bread
Fiber 6.5g 2.3g Pumpernickel bread
Copper 0.287mg 0.104mg Pumpernickel bread
Zinc 1.48mg 0.49mg Pumpernickel bread
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 178mg 248mg Crackers
Sodium 596mg 726mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin E 0.42mg 3.03mg Crackers
Manganese 1.305mg 0.491mg Pumpernickel bread
Selenium 24.5µg 6.7µg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B1 0.327mg 0.416mg Crackers
Vitamin B2 0.305mg 0.456mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 3.091mg 4.352mg Crackers
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.417mg Crackers
Vitamin B6 0.126mg 0.063mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin K 0.8µg 69.3µg Crackers
Folate 93µg 92µg Pumpernickel bread
Trans Fat 1.076g Pumpernickel bread
Choline 14.6mg 9.6mg Pumpernickel bread
Saturated Fat 0.437g 5.562g Pumpernickel bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.932g 6.553g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 1.237g 13.137g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.084mg Pumpernickel bread
Threonine 0.267mg 0.193mg Pumpernickel bread
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.246mg Pumpernickel bread
Leucine 0.602mg 0.471mg Pumpernickel bread
Lysine 0.248mg 0.103mg Pumpernickel bread
Methionine 0.155mg 0.112mg Pumpernickel bread
Phenylalanine 0.422mg 0.331mg Pumpernickel bread
Valine 0.396mg 0.294mg Pumpernickel bread
Histidine 0.196mg 0.145mg Pumpernickel bread
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpernickel bread Crackers
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
27%
Pumpernickel bread
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Pumpernickel bread
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.125g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread 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. Pumpernickel bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174918/nutrients
  2. Crackers - 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.

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