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Rye bread vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between rye bread and cheese crackers

  • Rye bread has more selenium, fiber, and manganese; however, cheese crackers have more iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin E, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for rye bread is 32% higher.
  • Cheese crackers have 3 times less fiber than rye bread. Rye bread has 5.8g of fiber, while cheese crackers have 2.3g.
  • Rye bread is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Bread, rye and Crackers, cheese, 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 29% 22% 15% 106% 62% 31% 54% 79% 107% 169%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +86.3%
Contains more IronIron +72.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60%
~equal in Potassium ~156mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.19mg

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 1.3% 0% 6.6% 0% 109% 77% 71% 26% 17% 0% 3% 83% 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% 5.7% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +563.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +683.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.338mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.472mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 48% 37% 3%
Protein: 8.5 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 48.3 g
Water: 37.3 g
Other: 2.6 g
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more WaterWater +950.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.6%
Contains more FatsFats +589.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23%
Contains more OtherOther +29.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 48% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.626 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.311 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.799 g
25% 27% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +338.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1162.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rye bread Cheese crackers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye bread Cheese crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.799g 10.09g 62%
Selenium 30.9µg 13.5µg 32%
Fats 3.3g 22.74g 30%
Iron 2.83mg 4.88mg 26%
Starch 52.56g 22%
Saturated fat 0.626g 5.288g 21%
Sodium 603mg 973mg 16%
Vitamin B3 3.805mg 6.113mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Fiber 5.8g 2.3g 14%
Vitamin E 0.33mg 2.19mg 12%
Calories 259kcal 489kcal 12%
Folate 110µg 152µg 11%
Phosphorus 125mg 200mg 11%
Manganese 0.824mg 0.562mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 1.311g 5.744g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.434mg 0.562mg 11%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 9.4µg 7%
Copper 0.186mg 0.125mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.17mg 7%
Calcium 73mg 136mg 6%
Protein 8.5g 10.93g 5%
Magnesium 40mg 25mg 4%
Carbs 48.3g 59.42g 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Choline 14.6mg 8.7mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.472mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 42.5g 57.12g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Potassium 166mg 156mg 0%
Sugar 3.85g 4.53g N/A
Zinc 1.14mg 1.19mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.338mg 0%
Trans fat 0.542g N/A
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.255mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.319mg 0.424mg 0%
Leucine 0.579mg 0.744mg 0%
Lysine 0.233mg 0.418mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0.194mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.411mg 0.49mg 0%
Valine 0.379mg 0.478mg 0%
Histidine 0.182mg 0.245mg 0%
Fructose 0.37g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rye bread Cheese 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
31%
Rye bread
49%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Rye bread
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye bread
Rye bread contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.662g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Rye bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172684/nutrients
  2. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.