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Cream cracker vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cream cracker and Saltine cracker different?

  • Cream cracker is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, Folate, and Manganese, while Saltine cracker is higher in Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 27% more than Cream cracker.
  • Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat.

Crackers, cream, GAMESA SABROSAS and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 7.8% 11% 277% 37% 18% 42% 150% 101% 52%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Iron ~7.72mg

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% 0% 32% 0% 75% 55% 95% 28% 15% 58% 45% 112% 0%
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% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +265.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 20% 65% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.01 g
Fats: 20.37 g
Carbs: 64.55 g
Water: 4.45 g
Other: 3.62 g
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +1173.1%
Contains more WaterWater +30.9%
Contains more OtherOther +64.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 58% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.362 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.625 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.45 g
23% 13% 64%
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 +7382.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +257.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cracker Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 484kcal 393kcal Cream cracker
Protein 7.01g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 20.37g 1.6g Cream cracker
Net carbs 62.15g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 64.55g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 25mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 26mg 22mg Cream cracker
Potassium 129mg 115mg Cream cracker
Iron 7.38mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 9.37g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.4g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.111mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.66mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Starch 51.87g Cream cracker
Phosphorus 98mg 113mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 1148mg 849mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin E 1.59mg 0.12mg Cream cracker
Manganese 0.778mg 0.637mg Cream cracker
Selenium 9.5µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.298mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.08mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.462mg 0.39mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0.46µg 0µg Cream cracker
Vitamin K 17.9µg 4.9µg Cream cracker
Folate 149µg 124µg Cream cracker
Trans Fat 3.969g Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 5.362g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 10.625g 0.142g Cream cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 2.45g 0.685g Cream cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Fructose 0.95g Cream cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g Cream cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.542g Cream cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cracker Saltine cracker
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
40%
Cream cracker
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Cream cracker
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.118g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cream cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167530/nutrients
  2. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.