White bread vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are white bread and crackers different?
- White bread has more selenium and vitamin B1; however, crackers are richer in vitamin K, phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin B2, and iron.
- Crackers cover your daily need for vitamin K, 58% more than white bread.
- White bread has 3 times more selenium than crackers. White bread has 22µg of selenium, while crackers have 6.7µg.
- White bread contains less sodium.
Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular types were used in this article.
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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 | +27.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +228.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +153.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +28.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +52.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1277.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +34550% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
Protein:
6.64 g
Fats:
26.43 g
Carbs:
61.3 g
Water:
3.14 g
Other:
2.49 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1059.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +693.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 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 | -87.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +994% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +720% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
37.17 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.57 g
Fructose:
2.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 GlucoseGlucose | +234% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +737.9% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +247.9% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +33.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 13.137g | 77% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 69.3µg | 58% |
| Fats | 3.33g | 26.43g | 36% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 6.7µg | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 0.698g | 5.562g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 248mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 3.03mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.456mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.599g | 6.553g | 15% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 510kcal | 12% |
| Sodium | 490mg | 726mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.533mg | 0.416mg | 10% |
| Folate | 111µg | 92µg | 5% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 49.69g | 5% |
| Iron | 3.61mg | 4.03mg | 5% |
| Protein | 8.85g | 6.64g | 4% |
| Carbs | 49.42g | 61.3g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.78mg | 4.352mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 0.29g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.417mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.491mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.3g | 2% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 120mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 9.6mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.72g | 59g | N/A |
| Potassium | 126mg | 118mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.67g | 8.18g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.027g | 1.076g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.471mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.294mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | 1.485g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.062g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
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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
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49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White bread contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.864g)
Which food is cheaper?
White bread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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