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

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How are Bread stuffing and Saltine cracker different?

  • Bread stuffing is richer in Selenium, Folate, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, while Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily need of Iron 49% more than Bread stuffing.
  • Bread stuffing contains 4 times more Calcium than Saltine cracker. Bread stuffing contains 97mg of Calcium, while Saltine cracker contains 22mg.
  • Saltine cracker is lower in Sodium.

Bread stuffing, bread, dry mix and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 29% 22% 143% 79% 25% 60% 183% 77% 262%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +124.3%
Contains more IronIron +102.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.94mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.637mg

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% 0.12% 7.6% 0% 149% 93% 108% 24% 35% 2.5% 2.8% 126% 8%
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% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +345.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.714mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.39mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 3% 76% 4% 5%
Protein: 11 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 76.2 g
Water: 4.2 g
Other: 5.2 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 FatsFats +112.5%
Contains more WaterWater +23.5%
Contains more OtherOther +136.4%
~equal in Protein ~10.5g
~equal in Carbs ~82.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.845 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.493 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.713 g
23% 13% 64%
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 +951.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.685g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread stuffing Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 386kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 11g 10.5g Bread stuffing
Fats 3.4g 1.6g Bread stuffing
Net carbs 73g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 76.2g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 40mg 26mg Bread stuffing
Calcium 97mg 22mg Bread stuffing
Potassium 246mg 115mg Bread stuffing
Iron 3.81mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 8.27g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 3.2g 2.7g Bread stuffing
Copper 0.238mg 0.145mg Bread stuffing
Zinc 0.93mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 141mg 113mg Bread stuffing
Sodium 1405mg 849mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Bread stuffing
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.12mg Bread stuffing
Manganese 0.594mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 48µg 21.4µg Bread stuffing
Vitamin B1 0.596mg 0.518mg Bread stuffing
Vitamin B2 0.404mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.766mg 5.714mg Bread stuffing
Vitamin B5 0.398mg 0.39mg Bread stuffing
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.085mg Bread stuffing
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Bread stuffing
Vitamin K 1.1µg 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 168µg 124µg Bread stuffing
Choline 14.6mg 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.845g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 1.493g 0.142g Bread stuffing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.713g 0.685g Bread stuffing
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.138mg Bread stuffing
Threonine 0.329mg 0.287mg Bread stuffing
Isoleucine 0.404mg 0.378mg Bread stuffing
Leucine 0.774mg 0.716mg Bread stuffing
Lysine 0.317mg 0.29mg Bread stuffing
Methionine 0.193mg 0.18mg Bread stuffing
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.514mg Bread stuffing
Valine 0.464mg 0.439mg Bread stuffing
Histidine 0.251mg 0.224mg Bread stuffing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bread stuffing Saltine cracker
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
43%
Bread stuffing
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Bread stuffing
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.601g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Bread stuffing
Bread stuffing is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread stuffing
Bread stuffing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread stuffing
Bread stuffing is relatively richer in vitamins

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 stuffing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174930/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.