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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 cover your daily need for 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.
  • The glycemic index of crackers is higher.

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 ~0µg
~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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.237g 13.137g 79%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 69.3µg 57%
Fats 3.1g 26.43g 36%
Manganese 1.305mg 0.491mg 35%
Selenium 24.5µg 6.7µg 32%
Saturated fat 0.437g 5.562g 23%
Copper 0.287mg 0.104mg 20%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Fiber 6.5g 2.3g 17%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 3.03mg 17%
Iron 2.87mg 4.03mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.932g 6.553g 14%
Calories 250kcal 510kcal 13%
Vitamin B2 0.305mg 0.456mg 12%
Phosphorus 178mg 248mg 10%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.49mg 9%
Magnesium 54mg 18mg 9%
Vitamin B3 3.091mg 4.352mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.327mg 0.416mg 7%
Sodium 596mg 726mg 6%
Calcium 68mg 120mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.126mg 0.063mg 5%
Carbs 47.5g 61.3g 5%
Protein 8.7g 6.64g 4%
Potassium 208mg 118mg 3%
Choline 14.6mg 9.6mg 1%
Net carbs 41g 59g N/A
Sugar 0.53g 8.18g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.417mg 0%
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Folate 93µg 92µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.267mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.602mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.155mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.422mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.396mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

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.

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