Rice cakes vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between rice cakes and crackers
- Rice cakes have more manganese, magnesium, copper, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, while crackers have more iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Rice cakes' daily need coverage for manganese is 247% higher.
- Crackers contain 8 times less magnesium than rice cakes. Rice cakes contain 151mg of magnesium, while crackers contain 18mg.
- The amount of sodium in rice cakes is lower.
- Crackers have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of crackers is 63, while the glycemic index of rice cakes is 82.
The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +738.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +153.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +265.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +410.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1158.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +144.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +990.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +253.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +178.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +106.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +642.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +342.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +338.1% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
80.1 g
Water:
5.9 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
6.64 g
Fats:
26.43 g
Carbs:
61.3 g
Water:
3.14 g
Other:
2.49 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +87.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +655.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.64 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.11 g
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 | -88.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +490.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1083.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 380kcal | 510kcal |
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| Protein | 9g | 6.64g |
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| Fats | 3.5g | 26.43g |
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| Net carbs | 76.3g | 59g |
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| Carbs | 80.1g | 61.3g |
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| Magnesium | 151mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 120mg |
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| Potassium | 299mg | 118mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 4.03mg |
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| Sugar | 8.18g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.3g |
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| Copper | 0.38mg | 0.104mg |
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| Zinc | 2.5mg | 0.49mg |
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| Starch | 49.69g |
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| Phosphorus | 380mg | 248mg |
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| Sodium | 116mg | 726mg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.03mg |
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| Manganese | 6.18mg | 0.491mg |
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| Selenium | 16.4µg | 6.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.416mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.456mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.096mg | 4.352mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 0.417mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin K | 69.3µg |
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| Folate | 21µg | 92µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.076g |
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| Choline | 9.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.64g | 5.562g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 1.11g | 6.553g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.11g | 13.137g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.084mg |
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| Threonine | 0.34mg | 0.193mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0.246mg |
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| Leucine | 0.638mg | 0.471mg |
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| Lysine | 0.414mg | 0.103mg |
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| Methionine | 0.152mg | 0.112mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.399mg | 0.331mg |
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| Valine | 0.489mg | 0.294mg |
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| Histidine | 0.218mg | 0.145mg |
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| Fructose | 0.29g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g |
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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
23%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 610mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.922g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice cakes is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)