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

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Significant differences between chicken soup and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin K, selenium, fiber, and phosphorus in saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher than in chicken soup.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) covers your daily iron needs 67% more than chicken soup.
  • Chicken soup contains less sodium.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 74, while the glycemic index of chicken soup is 52.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 0.9% 9.3% 7.9% 18% 3.8% 12% 19% 0% 12%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +475%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.8%
Contains more IronIron +2552.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +157.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +392.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +277.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +368.2%

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.
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 0.67% 0.33% 0.6% 0% 8.8% 20% 30% 0% 14% 0% 0.5% 3.8% 5%
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% 0.33% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1905.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +472.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12600%
Contains more FolateFolate +2580%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 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 WaterWater +1724.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +275.4%
Contains more FatsFats +620%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1997.7%
Contains more OtherOther +366.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 52% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.321 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.213 g
20% 23% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.835 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +241.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2170%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken soup Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Iron 0.21mg 5.57mg 67%
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.702mg 56%
Sodium 143mg 941mg 35%
Folate 5µg 134µg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 4.835g 31%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.487mg 31%
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 6.442mg 30%
Manganese 0.686mg 30%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Carbs 3.53g 74.05g 24%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 25.4µg 21%
Calories 36kcal 418kcal 19%
Selenium 2.2µg 10.3µg 15%
Protein 2.52g 9.46g 14%
Phosphorus 27mg 102mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 11%
Fats 1.2g 8.64g 11%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Copper 0.054mg 0.139mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 1.15mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.321g 1.653g 6%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.69mg 5%
Magnesium 4mg 23mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.582g 1.986g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.086mg 2%
Calcium 3mg 19mg 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Choline 9.2mg 16.7mg 1%
Potassium 105mg 152mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 3.53g 71.25g N/A
Sugar 1.58g 1.29g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken soup Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
6%
Chicken soup
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
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 - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in minerals
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 Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 798mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.332g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.