Saltine cracker vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Saltine cracker and Shortcake
- Saltine cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Selenium, however, Shortcake is higher in Calcium.
- Saltine cracker covers your daily need of Iron 65% more than Shortcake.
- Saltine cracker has 2 times more Folate than Shortcake. While Saltine cracker has 124µg of Folate, Shortcake has only 53µg.
- Shortcake has less Sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe.
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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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Iron
+203.9%
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Magnesium
+62.5%
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Zinc
+95.8%
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Copper
+90.8%
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Manganese
+93%
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Selenium
+25.9%
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Calcium
+831.8%
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Phosphorus
+26.5%
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Sodium
-40.4%
Equal in Potassium - 106
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Iron
+203.9%
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Magnesium
+62.5%
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Zinc
+95.8%
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Copper
+90.8%
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Manganese
+93%
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Selenium
+25.9%
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Calcium
+831.8%
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Phosphorus
+26.5%
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Sodium
-40.4%
Equal in Potassium - 106
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 B1
+66.6%
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Vitamin B2
+116.9%
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Vitamin B3
+122.1%
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Vitamin B5
+57.3%
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Vitamin B6
+183.3%
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Folate
+134%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+66.6%
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Vitamin B2
+116.9%
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Vitamin B3
+122.1%
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Vitamin B5
+57.3%
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Vitamin B6
+183.3%
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Folate
+134%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+72.1%
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Carbs
+69.7%
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Fats
+787.5%
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Water
+735.3%
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Other
+27.3%
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
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2.2 g
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
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2.8 g
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Protein
+72.1%
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Carbs
+69.7%
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Fats
+787.5%
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+735.3%
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+27.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-93.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4157%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+430.2%
Saturated Fat:
0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.685 g
Saturated Fat:
3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.632 g
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Saturated Fat
-93.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4157%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+430.2%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 79.6g | 48.5g |
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| Protein | 10.5g | 6.1g |
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| Fats | 1.6g | 14.2g |
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| Carbs | 82.3g | 48.5g |
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| Calories | 393kcal | 346kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.38g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 205mg |
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| Iron | 7.72mg | 2.54mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 113mg | 143mg |
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| Potassium | 115mg | 106mg |
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| Sodium | 849mg | 506mg |
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| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.076mg |
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| Manganese | 0.637mg | 0.33mg |
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| Selenium | 21.4µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 72IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.518mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.59mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.714mg | 2.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.248mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.03mg |
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| Folate | 124µg | 53µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.076mg |
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| Threonine | 0.287mg | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.378mg | 0.238mg |
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| Leucine | 0.716mg | 0.449mg |
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| Lysine | 0.29mg | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.514mg | 0.302mg |
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| Valine | 0.439mg | 0.273mg |
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| Histidine | 0.224mg | 0.14mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.244g | 3.772g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.142g | 6.045g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.685g | 3.632g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortcake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.528g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins