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Cheese crackers vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cheese crackers and Saltine cracker

  • Cheese crackers have more Vitamin B12, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Calcium, Folate, and Vitamin B6, while Saltine cracker have more Iron, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 36% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Saltine cracker is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, cheese, regular 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.
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
4
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6
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
Contains more Calcium +518.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +77%
Contains more Potassium +35.7%
Contains more Zinc +26.6%
Contains more Iron +58.2%
Contains less Sodium -12.7%
Contains more Copper +16%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Contains more Selenium +58.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Cheese crackers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 183% 18% 86% 14% 127% 33% 42% 74% 74%
Saltine cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Contains more Calcium +518.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +77%
Contains more Potassium +35.7%
Contains more Zinc +26.6%
Contains more Iron +58.2%
Contains less Sodium -12.7%
Contains more Copper +16%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Contains more Selenium +58.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 26

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.
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
9
:
1
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1725%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.518
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.714
Cheese crackers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 44% 0% 0% 141% 78% 115% 29% 40% 114% 43% 24%
Saltine cracker
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 E +1725%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.518
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.714

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
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1
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
Contains more Fats +1321.3%
Contains more Other +52.7%
Contains more Carbs +38.5%
Equal in Protein - 10.5
Equal in Water - 3.4
Cheese crackers
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Saltine cracker
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 +1321.3%
Contains more Other +52.7%
Contains more Carbs +38.5%
Equal in Protein - 10.5
Equal in Water - 3.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
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1
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3945.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1373%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Cheese crackers
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.09 g
Saltine cracker
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3945.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1373%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese crackers Saltine cracker Opinion
Net carbs 57.12g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.93g 10.5g Cheese crackers
Fats 22.74g 1.6g Cheese crackers
Carbs 59.42g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 489kcal 393kcal Cheese crackers
Starch 52.56g Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.37g Cheese crackers
Sugar 4.53g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.3g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Calcium 136mg 22mg Cheese crackers
Iron 4.88mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 25mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 200mg 113mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 156mg 115mg Cheese crackers
Sodium 973mg 849mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 1.19mg 0.94mg Cheese crackers
Copper 0.125mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.562mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 13.5µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 156IU 0IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 0µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin E 2.19mg 0.12mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin B1 0.562mg 0.518mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.338mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 6.113mg 5.714mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.472mg 0.39mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.085mg Cheese crackers
Folate 152µg 124µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 9.4µg 4.9µg Cheese crackers
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.295mg 0.287mg Cheese crackers
Isoleucine 0.424mg 0.378mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.744mg 0.716mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.418mg 0.29mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.194mg 0.18mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.49mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.478mg 0.439mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.245mg 0.224mg Cheese crackers
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Trans Fat 0.542g Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 5.288g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 5.744g 0.142g Cheese crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 10.09g 0.685g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese crackers 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
53%
Cheese crackers
44%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheese crackers
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
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 - 5.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.