Crackers vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between crackers and saltine cracker?
- Crackers are richer in vitamin K, vitamin E, phosphorus, and calcium, while saltine cracker is higher in iron, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Crackers' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 54% higher.
- Saltine cracker has 25 times less Vitamin E than crackers. Crackers have 3.03mg of Vitamin E, while saltine cracker has 0.12mg.
- Saltine cracker is lower in saturated Fat.
- Saltine cracker has a higher glycemic index (74) than crackers (63).
We used Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +445.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +119.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +91.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +219.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2425% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1314.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +34.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +104.2% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.64 g
Fats:
26.43 g
Carbs:
61.3 g
Water:
3.14 g
Other:
2.49 g
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1551.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.3% |
~equal in
Water
~3.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.137 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.685 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +4514.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1817.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 510kcal | 393kcal |
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| Protein | 6.64g | 10.5g |
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| Fats | 26.43g | 1.6g |
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| Net carbs | 59g | 79.6g |
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| Carbs | 61.3g | 82.3g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 120mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 118mg | 115mg |
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| Iron | 4.03mg | 7.72mg |
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| Sugar | 8.18g | 0.38g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.104mg | 0.145mg |
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.94mg |
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| Starch | 49.69g |
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| Phosphorus | 248mg | 113mg |
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| Sodium | 726mg | 849mg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.03mg | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.491mg | 0.637mg |
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| Selenium | 6.7µg | 21.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.416mg | 0.518mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 0.59mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.352mg | 5.714mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.085mg |
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| Vitamin K | 69.3µg | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 92µg | 124µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.076g |
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| Choline | 9.6mg | 19.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.562g | 0.244g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.553g | 0.142g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.137g | 0.685g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0.138mg |
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| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0.287mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0.378mg |
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| Leucine | 0.471mg | 0.716mg |
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| Lysine | 0.103mg | 0.29mg |
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| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0.18mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.331mg | 0.514mg |
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| Valine | 0.294mg | 0.439mg |
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| Histidine | 0.145mg | 0.224mg |
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| Fructose | 0.29g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
49%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.318g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crackers contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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.