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

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Differences between chinese cuisine and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Chinese cuisine has more vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin B12, while saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, manganese, and folate.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)'s daily need coverage for iron is 56% higher.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 631 times less vitamin A than chinese cuisine. Chinese cuisine contains 1262IU of vitamin A, while saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 2IU.
  • The amount of sodium in chinese cuisine is lower.
  • Chinese cuisine has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinese cuisine is 60, while the glycemic index of saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 74.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
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 more CalciumCalcium +15.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more IronIron +401.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +366.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.7%

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.
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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
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 AVitamin A +6200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +102%
Contains more CholineCholine +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2027.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +785.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +388%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more FolateFolate +197.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 +1460.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.6%
Contains more FatsFats +63%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +915.8%
Contains more OtherOther +85.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 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 -40.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +63.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +127%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +475%
Contains more FructoseFructose +189.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +3626.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.702mg 56%
Iron 1.11mg 5.57mg 56%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.487mg 33%
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 6.442mg 32%
Starch 1.82g 67.83g 27%
Manganese 0.147mg 0.686mg 23%
Sodium 409mg 941mg 23%
Folate 45µg 134µg 22%
Carbs 7.29g 74.05g 22%
Vitamin K 51.3µg 25.4µg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 4.835g 18%
Calories 105kcal 418kcal 16%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.09µg 16%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg 13%
Copper 0.049mg 0.139mg 10%
Selenium 6.7µg 10.3µg 7%
Zinc 1.5mg 0.69mg 7%
Vitamin A 63µg 1µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.086mg 6%
Fats 5.3g 8.64g 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Protein 7.08g 9.46g 5%
Fiber 1.5g 2.8g 5%
Phosphorus 76mg 102mg 4%
Choline 34.5mg 16.7mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.978g 1.653g 3%
Potassium 204mg 152mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.536mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 1.15mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 1.986g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 5.79g 71.25g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Calcium 22mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 2.41g 1.29g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.45mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0.55g 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
33%
Chinese cuisine
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
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 - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 532mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.675g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.