American cheese vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between American cheese and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
- American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, while saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and folate.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 103% higher.
- American cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of American cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 74.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +13% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5400% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +260.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +528.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +96.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +784.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +202.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1573.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +24900% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1566.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +116.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4580% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +108.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +8376.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +876.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1575% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
9.46 g
Fats:
8.64 g
Carbs:
74.05 g
Water:
5.05 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +91.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +267.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +684.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +141.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1901.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.835 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +314.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +276% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
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
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 19mg | 103% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 102mg | 77% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 1.653g | 75% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 5.57mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.09µg | 59% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.702mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 6.442mg | 40% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 8.64g | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 941mg | 32% |
| Folate | 8µg | 134µg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.686mg | 28% |
| Starch | 67.83g | 28% | |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 1µg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 4.835g | 24% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 74.05g | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.487mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 25.4µg | 19% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 10.3µg | 18% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 9.46g | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.69mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 1.986g | 16% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.8g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.139mg | 10% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 16.7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.536mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 418kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.086mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 1.15mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 152mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 71.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 1.29g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | 0.167g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.333mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.45mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.399mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | 0.535g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | 4.25g | N/A |
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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
33%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains less Sodium (difference - 730mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.404g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.4)
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.