Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Rice crackers VS Snack, BALANCE, original bar

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Rice crackers	10%	11%	79%
Snack, BALANCE, original bar	27%	26%	47%

Macro Nutrients

	Rice crackers	Snack, BALANCE, original bar	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	20.3% 590kcal	20.3% 588kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	7.3% 7.1g	17.5% 17g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0% 0g	5.1% 1.63g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	5.23% 0.084g	12.5% 0.2g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	13% 2.24g	15.2% 2.6g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0.49% 1.4mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	90% 117g	53% 69g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	0% 0g	68.2% 49.5g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	0% 0g	11.6% 4.4g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	25.3% 14g	71% 39.7g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Rice crackers	Snack, BALANCE, original bar	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	236% 2121μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	51.5% 0.62mg	192% 2.3mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	11% 0.14mg	186% 2.42mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	49% 7.85mg	79.7% 12.7mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	46% 2.3mg	20% 1mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	60.4% 0.79mg	97% 1.26mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	7.8% 31μg	44.7% 179μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	73.2% 1.76μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	17.6% 16mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	15.4% 92IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	12% 1.8mg	55% 8.28mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	2.5% 2.98μg	1.54% 1.84μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Rice crackers	Snack, BALANCE, original bar	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	0% 0mg	77% 770mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	47.4% 0.43mg	121% 1.1mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	0% 0μg	0.004% 0.14μg	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	0% 0mg	193% 15.5mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	52.6% 221mg	40% 169mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	251% 5.77mg	44% 1mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	73.3% 513mg	94% 659mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	10% 344mg	28.3% 961mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	65.7% 36μg	60% 33μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	22% 330mg	24% 359mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	28.3% 3.1mg	45.4% 5mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.004% 0.16g	0.3% 11g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Rice crackers VS Snack, BALANCE, original bar per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Rice crackers versus 5 oz of Snack, BALANCE, original bar to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Rice crackers vs Snack, BALANCE, original bar:

• 5 ounces of Rice crackers have 2.3 times more Vitamin B5 than Snack, BALANCE, original bar.
• While 5 oz of Snack, BALANCE, original bar contain more Vitamin A, 3.7 times more Vitamin B1, 16.9 times more Vitamin B2, 1.6 times more Vitamin B3, 1.6 times more Vitamin B6, 5.7 times more Vitamin B9, more Vitamin B12, more Vitamin C, more Vitamin D and 4.6 times more Vitamin E than Rice crackers.
• 5 ounces of Rice crackers have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D
• Both Rice crackers as well as Snack, BALANCE, original bar have insufficient amounts of Vitamin K in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Rice crackers vs Snack, BALANCE, original bar:

• 5 ounces of Rice crackers have 1.3 times more Magnesium and 5.7 times more Manganese than Snack, BALANCE, original bar.
• While 5 oz of Snack, BALANCE, original bar contain more Calcium, 2.6 times more Copper, more Iron, 1.3 times more Phosphorus, 2.8 times more Potassium and 1.6 times more Zinc than Rice crackers.
• Both Rice crackers and Snack, BALANCE, original bar contain similar levels of Selenium and Sodium per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Rice crackers lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Iron
• Both Rice crackers as well as Snack, BALANCE, original bar lack sufficient amounts of Fluoride in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Rice crackers have 1.7 times more Carbohydrate than Snack, BALANCE, original bar.
• While 5 oz of Snack, BALANCE, original bar contain 2.4 times more Fat, more Saturated Fat, 2.4 times more Omega 3, more Sugars, more Fiber and 2.8 times more Protein than Rice crackers.
• Both Rice crackers and Snack, BALANCE, original bar offer comparable quantities of Energy and Omega 6 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Rice crackers provide inadequate amounts of Fiber