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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
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
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
20% 23% 57%
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
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
98%
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 +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
American cheese Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
American cheese
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains less Sodium (difference - 730mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
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)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
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.

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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients
  2. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.