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Cream of tartar vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cream of tartar and Saltine cracker

  • Cream of tartar has more Potassium, however, Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Cream of tartar covers your daily Potassium needs 482% more than Saltine cracker.
  • Cream of tartar contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, cream of tartar and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.

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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 Potassium +14247.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Copper +34.5%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +107.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +2160%
Contains more Zinc +123.8%
Contains more Manganese +210.7%
Contains more Selenium +10600%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 140% 2% 3% 1456% 7% 12% 65% 27% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Contains more Potassium +14247.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Copper +34.5%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +107.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +2160%
Contains more Zinc +123.8%
Contains more Manganese +210.7%
Contains more Selenium +10600%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +1572.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +33.8%
Contains more Water +100%
62% 2% 37%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 61.5 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 36.8 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 Other +1572.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +33.8%
Contains more Water +100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of tartar Saltine cracker Opinion
Net carbs 61.3g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Protein 0g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 0g 1.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 61.5g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 258kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 0g 0.38g Cream of tartar
Fiber 0.2g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Calcium 8mg 22mg Saltine cracker
Iron 3.72mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 2mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 5mg 113mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 16500mg 115mg Cream of tartar
Sodium 52mg 849mg Cream of tartar
Zinc 0.42mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.195mg 0.145mg Cream of tartar
Manganese 0.205mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 0.2µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin E 0mg 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Folate 0µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 0µg 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0g 0.244g Cream of tartar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.142g Saltine cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.685g Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of tartar 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
0%
Cream of tartar
44%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
171%
Cream of tartar
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar contains less Sodium (difference - 797mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.244g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cream of tartar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175041/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.