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Cracker vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cracker and Saltine cracker?

  • Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Calcium, while Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 54% higher.
  • Saltine cracker has 25 times less Vitamin E than Cracker. Cracker has 3.03mg of Vitamin E , while Saltine cracker has 0.12mg.
  • Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.5%
Contains less Sodium -14.5%
Contains more Iron +91.6%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Zinc +91.8%
Contains more Copper +39.4%
Contains more Manganese +29.7%
Contains more Selenium +219.4%
Equal in Potassium - 115
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Contains more Calcium +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.5%
Contains less Sodium -14.5%
Contains more Iron +91.6%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Zinc +91.8%
Contains more Copper +39.4%
Contains more Manganese +29.7%
Contains more Selenium +219.4%
Equal in Potassium - 115

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +2425%
Contains more Vitamin K +1314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.9%
Contains more Folate +34.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.39
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin E +2425%
Contains more Vitamin K +1314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.9%
Contains more Folate +34.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.39

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1551.9%
Contains more Other +13.2%
Contains more Protein +58.1%
Contains more Carbs +34.3%
Equal in Water - 3.4
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
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Fats +1551.9%
Contains more Other +13.2%
Contains more Protein +58.1%
Contains more Carbs +34.3%
Equal in Water - 3.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4514.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1817.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4514.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1817.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Saltine cracker Opinion
Net carbs 59g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Protein 6.64g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 26.43g 1.6g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 510kcal 393kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.3g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Calcium 120mg 22mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 248mg 113mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 115mg Cracker
Sodium 726mg 849mg Cracker
Zinc 0.49mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.104mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.491mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.12mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.39mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Folate 92µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg 4.9µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.193mg 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.471mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.103mg 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.112mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.294mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.145mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 5.562g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 0.142g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0.685g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker Saltine cracker
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
53%
Cracker
44%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.318g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cracker
Cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.4)
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients
  2. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.