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

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What are the differences between Cheddar Cheese and Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)?

  • Cheddar Cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium, however, Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 86% more.

We used Cheese, cheddar and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) 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 Calcium +3636.8%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +346.1%
Contains less Sodium -30.6%
Contains more Zinc +427.5%
Contains more Selenium +176.7%
Contains more Iron +3878.6%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Copper +363.3%
Contains more Manganese +2440.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Contains more Calcium +3636.8%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +346.1%
Contains less Sodium -30.6%
Contains more Zinc +427.5%
Contains more Selenium +176.7%
Contains more Iron +3878.6%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Copper +363.3%
Contains more Manganese +2440.7%

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 A +62000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1122.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +62%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10818.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.3%
Contains more Folate +396.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +958.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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 A +62000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1122.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +62%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10818.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.3%
Contains more Folate +396.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +958.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +141.8%
Contains more Fats +285.5%
Contains more Water +633.1%
Contains more Other +32.5%
Contains more Carbs +2296.4%
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +141.8%
Contains more Fats +285.5%
Contains more Water +633.1%
Contains more Other +32.5%
Contains more Carbs +2296.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +365.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.3%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +365.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +116.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
98%
Starch: 67.83 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.12 g
Fructose: 0.19 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.98 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +116.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 71.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 22.87g 9.46g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 8.64g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 74.05g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 404kcal 418kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0g 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 0.48g 1.29g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 2.8g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 710mg 19mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 5.57mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 102mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 152mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sodium 653mg 941mg Cheddar Cheese
Zinc 3.64mg 0.69mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.139mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.027mg 0.686mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 28.5µg 10.3µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 2IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 1.15mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.702mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.487mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 6.442mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.536mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.086mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Folate 27µg 134µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.09µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 25.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.116mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.268mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.333mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.652mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.172mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.147mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.45mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.399mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.197mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.917g 0.167g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saturated Fat 18.867g 1.653g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 1.986g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 4.835g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.003g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 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)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
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 - 99mg)
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 - 17.214g)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.