Biscuit vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Biscuit and Saltine cracker
- Biscuit has 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 of Iron 60% more than Biscuit.
- Biscuit has 18 times more Saturated Fat than Saltine cracker. While Biscuit has 4.324g of Saturated Fat, Saltine cracker has only 0.244g.
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.
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Calcium
+968.2%
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Phosphorus
+45.1%
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Sodium
-31.7%
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Iron
+166.2%
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Magnesium
+44.4%
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Zinc
+74.1%
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Copper
+76.8%
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Manganese
+68.5%
Equal in Potassium - 115
Equal in Selenium - 21.4
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Calcium
+968.2%
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Phosphorus
+45.1%
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Sodium
-31.7%
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Iron
+166.2%
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Magnesium
+44.4%
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Zinc
+74.1%
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Copper
+76.8%
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Manganese
+68.5%
Equal in Potassium - 115
Equal in Selenium - 21.4
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 A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+45.5%
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Vitamin B2
+90.3%
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Vitamin B3
+93.8%
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Vitamin B5
+36.8%
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Vitamin B6
+142.9%
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Folate
+103.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+45.5%
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Vitamin B2
+90.3%
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Vitamin B3
+93.8%
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Vitamin B5
+36.8%
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Vitamin B6
+142.9%
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Folate
+103.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+918.8%
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Water
+750%
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Other
+45.5%
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Protein
+50%
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Carbs
+84.5%
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
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2.2 g
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Fats
+918.8%
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Water
+750%
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+45.5%
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Protein
+50%
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Carbs
+84.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4780.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+507.7%
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Saturated Fat
-94.4%
Saturated Fat:
4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.163 g
Saturated Fat:
0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.685 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4780.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+507.7%
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Saturated 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.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 43.1g | 79.6g | |
Protein | 7g | 10.5g | |
Fats | 16.3g | 1.6g | |
Carbs | 44.6g | 82.3g | |
Calories | 353kcal | 393kcal | |
Sugar | 2.18g | 0.38g | |
Fiber | 1.5g | 2.7g | |
Calcium | 235mg | 22mg | |
Iron | 2.9mg | 7.72mg | |
Magnesium | 18mg | 26mg | |
Phosphorus | 164mg | 113mg | |
Potassium | 121mg | 115mg | |
Sodium | 580mg | 849mg | |
Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.94mg | |
Copper | 0.082mg | 0.145mg | |
Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.637mg | |
Selenium | 19.5µg | 21.4µg | |
Vitamin A | 82IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin E | 0.12mg | ||
Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.518mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.59mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 5.714mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.39mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.085mg | |
Folate | 61µg | 124µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 4.9µg | ||
Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.138mg | |
Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.287mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.378mg | |
Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.716mg | |
Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.29mg | |
Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.18mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.514mg | |
Valine | 0.313mg | 0.439mg | |
Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.224mg | |
Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | |
Saturated Fat | 4.324g | 0.244g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 6.93g | 0.142g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 0.685g |
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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
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44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
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 - 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)