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Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Cracker?

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Calcium.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 37% more.
  • Cracker contains 2 times less Vitamin B1 than Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 0.702mg of Vitamin B1, while Cracker contains 0.416mg.
  • Cracker has less Sodium.

We used Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Contains more Iron +38.2%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +28.8%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Copper +33.7%
Contains more Manganese +39.7%
Contains more Selenium +53.7%
Contains more Calcium +531.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Iron +38.2%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +28.8%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Copper +33.7%
Contains more Manganese +39.7%
Contains more Selenium +53.7%
Contains more Calcium +531.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.8%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.5%
Contains more Folate +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +172.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.456
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.5%
Contains more Folate +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +172.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.456

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.5%
Contains more Carbs +20.8%
Contains more Water +60.8%
Contains more Other +12.4%
Contains more Fats +205.9%
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
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
Contains more Protein +42.5%
Contains more Carbs +20.8%
Contains more Water +60.8%
Contains more Other +12.4%
Contains more Fats +205.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +230%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.7%
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +230%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +36.5%
Contains more Maltose +104.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +291.7%
Contains more Fructose +52.6%
98%
Starch: 67.83 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.12 g
Fructose: 0.19 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.98 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 12%
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 Starch +36.5%
Contains more Maltose +104.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +291.7%
Contains more Fructose +52.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 71.25g 59g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 9.46g 6.64g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 8.64g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 74.05g 61.3g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 418kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 67.83g 49.69g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 1.29g 8.18g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fiber 2.8g 2.3g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 19mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 5.57mg 4.03mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phosphorus 102mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 152mg 118mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sodium 941mg 726mg Cracker
Zinc 0.69mg 0.49mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Copper 0.139mg 0.104mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.686mg 0.491mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 10.3µg 6.7µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin E 1.15mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.416mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.456mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 4.352mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.417mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.063mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Folate 134µg 92µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 25.4µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.084mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.268mg 0.193mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.246mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.652mg 0.471mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.172mg 0.103mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Methionine 0.147mg 0.112mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.331mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.399mg 0.294mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.197mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g 1.076g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saturated Fat 1.653g 5.562g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Monounsaturated Fat 1.986g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g 1.485g Cracker
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Cracker
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.909g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cracker
Cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
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)

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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/nutrients
  2. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.