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Saltine cracker vs. Italian bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Saltine cracker and Italian bread

  • Saltine cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, however, Italian bread is richer in Folate, Selenium, Calcium, and Copper.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily Iron needs 60% more than Italian bread.
  • Italian bread has 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Saltine cracker. Saltine cracker has 0.59mg of Vitamin B2, while Italian bread has 0.292mg.
  • Italian bread contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Bread, italian.

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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 +162.6%
Contains more Manganese +37.3%
Contains more Calcium +254.5%
Contains less Sodium -35.2%
Contains more Copper +31.7%
Contains more Selenium +27.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 103
Equal in Potassium - 110
Equal in Zinc - 0.86
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 24% 111% 20% 45% 10% 72% 24% 64% 61% 149%
Contains more Iron +162.6%
Contains more Manganese +37.3%
Contains more Calcium +254.5%
Contains less Sodium -35.2%
Contains more Copper +31.7%
Contains more Selenium +27.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 103
Equal in Potassium - 110
Equal in Zinc - 0.86

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 +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.7%
Contains more Folate +54%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.473
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.378
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 1% 6% 0% 0% 119% 68% 83% 23% 12% 144% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.7%
Contains more Folate +54%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.473
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.378

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Carbs +64.3%
Contains more Other +15.8%
Contains more Fats +118.8%
Contains more Water +950%
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% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Carbs +64.3%
Contains more Other +15.8%
Contains more Fats +118.8%
Contains more Water +950%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +471.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.9%
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.39 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +471.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.9%

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 Italian bread
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
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Italian bread Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 46.9g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 8.8g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 3.5g Italian bread
Carbs 82.3g 50.1g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 271kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 3.17g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 3.2g Italian bread
Calcium 22mg 78mg Italian bread
Iron 7.72mg 2.94mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 27mg Italian bread
Phosphorus 113mg 103mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 115mg 110mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 849mg 550mg Italian bread
Zinc 0.94mg 0.86mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.191mg Italian bread
Manganese 0.637mg 0.464mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 27.2µg Italian bread
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Italian bread
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.29mg Italian bread
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.473mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.292mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 4.381mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.048mg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 191µg Italian bread
Vitamin K 4.9µg 1.2µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.103mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.245mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.333mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.614mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.197mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.156mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.433mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.376mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.188mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 0g Italian bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 0.812g Italian bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 1.39g Italian bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Italian bread
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
38%
Italian bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
57%
Italian bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian bread
Italian bread contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.244g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian bread
Italian bread 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 minerals?
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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.
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. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/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.