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Bread sticks vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Bread sticks and Saltine cracker?

  • Bread sticks are higher in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Saltine cracker is higher in Iron.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 43% more.
  • Bread sticks have 25 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Saltine cracker. While Bread sticks have 3.568g of Monounsaturated Fat, Saltine cracker has only 0.142g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Saltine cracker is lower.

We used Bread sticks, plain and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium types in this article.

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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 Magnesium +23.1%
Contains less Sodium -16%
Contains more Copper +29.7%
Contains more Selenium +75.2%
Contains more Iron +80.4%
Contains more Manganese +14.4%
Equal in Calcium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 113
Equal in Potassium - 115
Equal in Zinc - 0.94
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 161% 23% 52% 11% 93% 24% 63% 73% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains less Sodium -16%
Contains more Copper +29.7%
Contains more Selenium +75.2%
Contains more Iron +80.4%
Contains more Manganese +14.4%
Equal in Calcium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 113
Equal in Potassium - 115
Equal in Zinc - 0.94

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 E +741.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.5%
Contains more Folate +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +122.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.59
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.714
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 148% 128% 100% 33% 17% 122% 0% 6%
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 E +741.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.5%
Contains more Folate +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +122.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.59
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.714

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +493.8%
Contains more Water +79.4%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +20.3%
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 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 Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +493.8%
Contains more Water +79.4%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +20.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2412.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.628 g
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2412.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bread sticks Saltine cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread sticks Saltine cracker Opinion
Net carbs 65.4g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Protein 12g 10.5g Bread sticks
Fats 9.5g 1.6g Bread sticks
Carbs 68.4g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 412kcal 393kcal Bread sticks
Sugar 1.26g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 3g 2.7g Bread sticks
Calcium 22mg 22mg
Iron 4.28mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 32mg 26mg Bread sticks
Phosphorus 121mg 113mg Bread sticks
Potassium 124mg 115mg Bread sticks
Sodium 713mg 849mg Bread sticks
Zinc 0.88mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.188mg 0.145mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.557mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 37.5µg 21.4µg Bread sticks
Vitamin E 1.01mg 0.12mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.518mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 0.39mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Folate 162µg 124µg Bread sticks
Vitamin K 2.2µg 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.138mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg 0.287mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg 0.378mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg 0.716mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.212mg 0.18mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.514mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg 0.439mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg 0.224mg Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 1.41g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 0.142g Bread sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 0.685g Bread sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bread sticks 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
48%
Bread sticks
44%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.166g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.