French bread vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between French bread and Saltine cracker?
- French bread is higher in Selenium, yet Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
- Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 48% more.
- French bread has 9 times more Sugar than Saltine cracker. While French bread has 3.59g of Sugar, Saltine cracker has only 0.38g.
We used Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium types 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.
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Calcium
+113.6%
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Magnesium
+19.2%
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Phosphorus
+11.5%
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Potassium
+21.7%
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Sodium
-15.2%
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Zinc
+11.7%
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Selenium
+38.8%
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Iron
+99.5%
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Manganese
+11.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.145
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Calcium
+113.6%
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Magnesium
+19.2%
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Phosphorus
+11.5%
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Potassium
+21.7%
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Sodium
-15.2%
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Zinc
+11.7%
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Selenium
+38.8%
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Iron
+99.5%
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Manganese
+11.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.145
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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Vitamin E
+58.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+57.9%
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Vitamin B6
+12.9%
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Folate
+12.9%
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Vitamin B1
+21.3%
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Vitamin B2
+59.5%
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Vitamin K
+880%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.714
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Vitamin E
+58.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+57.9%
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Vitamin B6
+12.9%
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Folate
+12.9%
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Vitamin B1
+21.3%
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Vitamin B2
+59.5%
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Vitamin K
+880%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.714
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+23.8%
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Fats
+33.8%
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Water
+506.2%
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Carbs
+32.9%
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Protein:
13 g
Fats:
2.14 g
Carbs:
61.93 g
Water:
20.61 g
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2.32 g
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
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2.2 g
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Protein
+23.8%
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Fats
+33.8%
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Water
+506.2%
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Carbs
+32.9%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+171.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+21.2%
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Saturated Fat
-51.4%
Saturated Fat:
0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.83 g
Saturated Fat:
0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.685 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+171.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+21.2%
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Saturated Fat
-51.4%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 58.83g | 79.6g |
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| Protein | 13g | 10.5g |
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| Fats | 2.14g | 1.6g |
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| Carbs | 61.93g | 82.3g |
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| Calories | 319kcal | 393kcal |
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| Sugar | 3.59g | 0.38g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 22mg |
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| Iron | 3.87mg | 7.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 126mg | 113mg |
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| Potassium | 140mg | 115mg |
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| Sodium | 720mg | 849mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.94mg |
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| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.145mg |
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| Manganese | 0.573mg | 0.637mg |
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| Selenium | 29.7µg | 21.4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.427mg | 0.518mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.59mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.38mg | 5.714mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.616mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.085mg |
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| Folate | 140µg | 124µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 4.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.138mg |
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| Threonine | 0.316mg | 0.287mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.416mg | 0.378mg |
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| Leucine | 0.762mg | 0.716mg |
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| Lysine | 0.328mg | 0.29mg |
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| Methionine | 0.168mg | 0.18mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.543mg | 0.514mg |
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| Valine | 0.476mg | 0.439mg |
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| Histidine | 0.234mg | 0.224mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.502g | 0.244g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.386g | 0.142g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.83g | 0.685g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g |
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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
39%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.258g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saltine cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French bread contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is cheaper?
French bread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread 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.