Biscuit vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between biscuits and saltine cracker
- Biscuits have more calcium and phosphorus; however, saltine cracker is higher in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B1, and manganese.
- Saltine cracker covers your daily need for iron, 60% more than biscuits.
- Biscuits have 18 times more saturated fat than saltine cracker. While biscuits have 4.324g of saturated fat, saltine cracker has only 0.244g.
- The glycemic index of saltine cracker is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +968.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +166.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +74.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +93.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +142.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +103.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +918.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +750% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +84.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.685 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4780.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +507.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.9mg | 7.72mg | 60% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 1.6g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 0.685g | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.59mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 22mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 0.244g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 5.714mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 0.142g | 17% |
| Folate | 61µg | 124µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.518mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 82.3g | 13% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 849mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.637mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.145mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 113mg | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 10.5g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.7g | 5% |
| Choline | 19.6mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.085mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.94mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 21.4µg | 3% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 393kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.39mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 79.6g | N/A |
| Potassium | 121mg | 115mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 0.38g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.439mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
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
23%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.08g)
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
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.4)