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

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

  • Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Manganese, while French toast is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 76% higher.
  • French toast has 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Saltine cracker. Saltine cracker has 5.714mg of Vitamin B3, while French toast has 1.628mg.
  • French toast is lower in Sodium.

We used Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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.
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
6
:
4
French toast
French toast
Contains more Iron +362.3%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Zinc +40.3%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +238.8%
Contains more Calcium +354.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -43.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 117
Equal in Selenium - 20.1
Saltine cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
French toast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 63% 13% 51% 12% 63% 19% 20% 25% 110%
Contains more Iron +362.3%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Zinc +40.3%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +238.8%
Contains more Calcium +354.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -43.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 117
Equal in Selenium - 20.1

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.
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
8
:
4
French toast
French toast
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +251%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.9%
Contains more Folate +188.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Saltine cracker
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%
French toast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 0% 0% 1% 51% 75% 31% 33% 18% 33% 39% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +251%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.9%
Contains more Folate +188.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
3
:
2
French toast
French toast
Contains more Protein +36.4%
Contains more Carbs +229.2%
Contains more Other +22.2%
Contains more Fats +575%
Contains more Water +1508.8%
Saltine cracker
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
French toast
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +36.4%
Contains more Carbs +229.2%
Contains more Other +22.2%
Contains more Fats +575%
Contains more Water +1508.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
1
:
2
French toast
French toast
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3085.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.7%
Saltine cracker
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
French toast
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.594 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3085.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.7%

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 toast
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker French toast Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 25g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 7.7g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 10.8g French toast
Carbs 82.3g 25g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 229kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g French toast
Fiber 2.7g Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 100mg French toast
Iron 7.72mg 1.67mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 17mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 117mg French toast
Potassium 115mg 134mg French toast
Sodium 849mg 479mg French toast
Zinc 0.94mg 0.67mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.058mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.188mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 20.1µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 503IU French toast
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 124µg French toast
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg French toast
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.204mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.321mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 1.628mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.549mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.074mg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 43µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg French toast
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.094mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.305mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.375mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.621mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.413mg French toast
Methionine 0.18mg 0.188mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.389mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.419mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.179mg Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 2.723g Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g French toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g French toast
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 4.524g French toast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 2.594g French toast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker French toast
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
26%
French toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
40%
French toast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.479g)
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?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French toast
French toast contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French toast
French toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
French toast
French toast is cheaper (difference - $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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/nutrients
  2. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.