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Rye vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between rye and crackers

  • Rye has more manganese, fiber, copper, magnesium, vitamin B5, zinc, and vitamin B6, while crackers have more vitamin K.
  • Rye's daily need coverage for manganese is 91% higher.
  • Crackers contain 7 times less fiber than rye. Rye contains 15.1g of fiber, while crackers contain 2.3g.
  • The amount of saturated fat in rye is lower.
  • Rye has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of rye is 34, while the glycemic index of crackers is 63.

The food types used in this comparison are Rye grain 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.
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
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 +511.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +332.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +252.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +440.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +424.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more IronIron +53.2%

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.
Rye
Rye
4
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% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1074.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.352mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 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 +55.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.8%
Contains more WaterWater +237.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1521.5%
Contains more OtherOther +58.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 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 -96.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3050.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1612.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
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72% 16% 11%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.71 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +878.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +193.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +163.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Crackers DV% diff.
Manganese 2.577mg 0.491mg 91%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 13.137g 82%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 69.3µg 53%
Fiber 15.1g 2.3g 51%
Fats 1.63g 26.43g 38%
Sodium 2mg 726mg 31%
Copper 0.367mg 0.104mg 29%
Saturated fat 0.197g 5.562g 24%
Magnesium 110mg 18mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0.417mg 21%
Zinc 2.65mg 0.49mg 20%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Iron 2.63mg 4.03mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.063mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.208g 6.553g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.456mg 16%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 3.03mg 15%
Folate 38µg 92µg 14%
Selenium 13.9µg 6.7µg 13%
Phosphorus 332mg 248mg 12%
Potassium 510mg 118mg 12%
Calcium 24mg 120mg 10%
Calories 338kcal 510kcal 9%
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.416mg 8%
Protein 10.34g 6.64g 7%
Carbs 75.86g 61.3g 5%
Choline 30.4mg 9.6mg 4%
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 4.352mg 1%
Net carbs 60.76g 59g N/A
Sugar 0.98g 8.18g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.563mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.286mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.153mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.317mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.189mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 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
Rye 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
35%
Rye
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 724mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.365g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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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