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

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Summary of differences between Wheat Bread and Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Wheat Bread has more Selenium, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, however, Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin K, and Folate.
  • Wheat Bread covers your daily need of Selenium 42% more than Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • Wheat Bread has 9 times more Calcium than Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). While Wheat Bread has 165mg of Calcium, Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has only 19mg.
  • Wheat Bread has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, wheat, toasted 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.
Contains more Calcium +768.4%
Contains more Magnesium +156.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.3%
Contains more Potassium +46.7%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Zinc +113%
Contains more Copper +42.4%
Contains more Manganese +100.7%
Contains more Selenium +224.3%
Contains more Iron +36.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Contains more Calcium +768.4%
Contains more Magnesium +156.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.3%
Contains more Potassium +46.7%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Zinc +113%
Contains more Copper +42.4%
Contains more Manganese +100.7%
Contains more Selenium +224.3%
Contains more Iron +36.2%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +379.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.5%
Contains more Folate +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +345.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.442
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +379.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.5%
Contains more Folate +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +345.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.442

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37%
Contains more Water +379.8%
Contains more Fats +102.3%
Contains more Carbs +32.8%
Equal in Other - 2.8
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 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 Protein +37%
Contains more Water +379.8%
Contains more Fats +102.3%
Contains more Carbs +32.8%
Equal in Other - 2.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.1%
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Bread Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Opinion
Net carbs 51.07g 71.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 12.96g 9.46g Wheat Bread
Fats 4.27g 8.64g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 55.77g 74.05g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 313kcal 418kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 6.42g 1.29g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fiber 4.7g 2.8g Wheat Bread
Calcium 165mg 19mg Wheat Bread
Iron 4.09mg 5.57mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 59mg 23mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 188mg 102mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 223mg 152mg Wheat Bread
Sodium 601mg 941mg Wheat Bread
Zinc 1.47mg 0.69mg Wheat Bread
Copper 0.198mg 0.139mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 1.377mg 0.686mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 33.4µg 10.3µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin E 0.24mg 1.15mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.439mg 0.702mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.487mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 6.25mg 6.442mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.456mg 0.536mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.153mg 0.086mg Wheat Bread
Folate 86µg 134µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 5.7µg 25.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.116mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.299mg 0.268mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.333mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.461mg 0.652mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.215mg 0.172mg Wheat Bread
Methionine 0.105mg 0.147mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phenylalanine 0.315mg 0.45mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.31mg 0.399mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.15mg 0.197mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 0.989g 1.653g Wheat Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.019g 1.986g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Polyunsaturated fat 1.72g 4.835g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat Bread Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Wheat Bread
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Wheat Bread
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.664g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.13g)
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.