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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.
Contains more Calcium +968.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.7%
Contains more Iron +166.2%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Zinc +74.1%
Contains more Copper +76.8%
Contains more Manganese +68.5%
Equal in Potassium - 115
Equal in Selenium - 21.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Contains more Calcium +968.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.7%
Contains more Iron +166.2%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Zinc +74.1%
Contains more Copper +76.8%
Contains more 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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.9%
Contains more Folate +103.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.9%
Contains more Folate +103.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +918.8%
Contains more Water +750%
Contains more Other +45.5%
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Carbs +84.5%
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Fats +918.8%
Contains more Water +750%
Contains more Other +45.5%
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Carbs +84.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4780.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +507.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4780.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +507.7%
Contains less 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.
Biscuit Saltine cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Saltine cracker Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Protein 7g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 16.3g 1.6g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 353kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 2.18g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 1.5g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Calcium 235mg 22mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 164mg 113mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 115mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 849mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.54mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.082mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.378mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 19.5µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 82IU 0IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Folate 61µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.211mg 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.514mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.226mg 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.132mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.313mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.161mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 0.142g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.685g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Saltine cracker
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
25%
Biscuit
44%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.08g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/nutrients
  2. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.