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Saltine cracker vs. French rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Saltine cracker and French rolls?

  • Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, while French rolls are higher in Selenium, Calcium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 63% higher.
  • French rolls have 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Saltine cracker. Saltine cracker has 0.59mg of Vitamin B2, while French rolls have 0.3mg.
  • French rolls are lower in Sodium.

We used Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Rolls, french 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 Iron +184.9%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.5%
Contains more Manganese +14%
Contains more Calcium +313.6%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Selenium +30.4%
Equal in Potassium - 114
Equal in Zinc - 0.9
Equal in Copper - 0.135
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 102% 15% 36% 11% 75% 25% 45% 73% 153%
Contains more Iron +184.9%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.5%
Contains more Manganese +14%
Contains more Calcium +313.6%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Selenium +30.4%
Equal in Potassium - 114
Equal in Zinc - 0.9
Equal in Copper - 0.135

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 B2 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.523
Equal in Folate - 113
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 0% 131% 70% 82% 28% 9% 85% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.523
Equal in Folate - 113

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.1%
Contains more Carbs +63.9%
Contains more Fats +168.8%
Contains more Water +923.5%
Equal in Other - 2.1
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
9% 4% 50% 35% 2%
Protein: 8.6 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 34.8 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more Protein +22.1%
Contains more Carbs +63.9%
Contains more Fats +168.8%
Contains more Water +923.5%
Equal in Other - 2.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1281%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.8%
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.962 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.834 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1281%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.8%

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 French rolls
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker French rolls Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 47g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 8.6g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 4.3g French rolls
Carbs 82.3g 50.2g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 277kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 0.31g French rolls
Fiber 2.7g 3.2g French rolls
Calcium 22mg 91mg French rolls
Iron 7.72mg 2.71mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 20mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 84mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 115mg 114mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 849mg 574mg French rolls
Zinc 0.94mg 0.9mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.135mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.559mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 27.9µg French rolls
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.3mg French rolls
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.523mg French rolls
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.3mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 4.352mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.452mg French rolls
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.039mg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 113µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 4.9µg 1.8µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.099mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.255mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.336mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.608mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.231mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 153mg French rolls
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.422mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.38mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.188mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 0.962g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 1.961g French rolls
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 0.834g French rolls

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker French rolls
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
44%
Saltine cracker
34%
French rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
56%
French rolls

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.718g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French rolls
French rolls contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
French rolls
French rolls is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/nutrients
  2. French rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172795/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.