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Biscuit vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between biscuit and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Biscuit is richer in calcium and selenium, yet saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 33% higher.
  • Biscuit contains 12 times more Calcium than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Biscuit contains 235mg of Calcium, while saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 19mg.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains less saturated Fat.
  • Biscuit has a lower glycemic index than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).

Food types used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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 CalciumCalcium +1136.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.6%
Contains more IronIron +92.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.5%

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.
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 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
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% 0.12% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +119.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 FatsFats +88.7%
Contains more WaterWater +472.3%
Contains more OtherOther +14.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 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 +248.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.1%

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 (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 (includes oyster, soda, soup) Opinion
Calories 353kcal 418kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 7g 9.46g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 16.3g 8.64g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Net carbs 43.1g 71.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 44.6g 74.05g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 235mg 19mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 152mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Iron 2.9mg 5.57mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 2.18g 1.29g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fiber 1.5g 2.8g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Copper 0.082mg 0.139mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Zinc 0.54mg 0.69mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phosphorus 164mg 102mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 941mg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 2IU Biscuit
Vitamin A 1µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin E 1.15mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.378mg 0.686mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 19.5µg 10.3µg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.702mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.487mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 6.442mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.536mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.086mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.09µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 25.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Folate 61µg 134µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g Biscuit
Choline 16.7mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saturated Fat 4.324g 1.653g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 1.986g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 4.835g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.116mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.211mg 0.268mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.333mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.514mg 0.652mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.226mg 0.172mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg 0.147mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.45mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.313mg 0.399mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.161mg 0.197mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
23%
Biscuit
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
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 - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)
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 - 2.671g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in minerals
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 contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
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 (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.