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

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

  • Cornmeal has more folate and vitamin B6; however, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in manganese, vitamin K, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) covers your daily sodium needs 41% more than cornmeal.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 2 times less vitamin B6 than cornmeal. Cornmeal has 0.182mg of vitamin B6, while saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 0.086mg.
  • Cornmeal contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow 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 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +39.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +533.3%
Contains more IronIron +27.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +294.3%
~equal in Potassium ~152mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.69mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~102mg
~equal in Selenium ~10.3µg

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% 3.7% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
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 AVitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +56%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +858.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +94.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 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 +121.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.1%
Contains more FatsFats +393.7%
Contains more OtherOther +449%
~equal in Carbs ~74.05g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 27% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 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 -86.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +409.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +483.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 73.3 g
Sucrose: 0.68 g
Glucose: 0.56 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 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 +366.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +11.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +415.8%
~equal in Starch ~67.83g
~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.
Cornmeal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Sodium 7mg 941mg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 4.835g 27%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.686mg 22%
Vitamin K 0µg 25.4µg 21%
Folate 209µg 134µg 19%
Iron 4.36mg 5.57mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.702mg 13%
Fats 1.75g 8.64g 11%
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 6.442mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.487mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.15mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.086mg 7%
Copper 0.076mg 0.139mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.22g 1.653g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.536mg 6%
Protein 7.11g 9.46g 5%
Fiber 3.9g 2.8g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 1.986g 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Calories 370kcal 418kcal 2%
Starch 73.3g 67.83g 2%
Calcium 3mg 19mg 2%
Magnesium 32mg 23mg 2%
Carbs 79.45g 74.05g 2%
Vitamin A 11µg 1µg 1%
Choline 8.6mg 16.7mg 1%
Net carbs 75.55g 71.25g N/A
Potassium 142mg 152mg 0%
Sugar 1.61g 1.29g N/A
Zinc 0.66mg 0.69mg 0%
Phosphorus 99mg 102mg 0%
Selenium 10.5µg 10.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.172mg 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 1.006mg 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 0.105mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.162mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.45mg 0%
Valine 0.337mg 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal 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
42%
Cornmeal
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

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 lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
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?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 934mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.