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Dough vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Dough and Saltine cracker?

  • Dough is richer in Vitamin B1, and Selenium, while Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 48% higher.
  • Saltine cracker has 12 times less Sugar than Dough. Dough has 4.62g of Sugar, while Saltine cracker has 0.38g.

We used Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
Dough
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 16% 10% 147% 51% 28% 45% 79% 75% 156%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +136.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.6%
Contains more IronIron +97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10.4%
~equal in Potassium ~115mg
~equal in Copper ~0.145mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.94mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~113mg

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.
Dough
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% 0.06% 4.2% 0% 178% 99% 90% 27% 25% 0% 1.8% 92% 4.4%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +145%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~124µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
3
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 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 +51.3%
Contains more WaterWater +870.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.6%
Contains more OtherOther +12.8%
~equal in Protein ~10.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
2
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.855 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 +154.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 272kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.75g 10.5g Dough
Fats 2.42g 1.6g Dough
Net carbs 49.68g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 51.88g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 32mg 26mg Dough
Calcium 52mg 22mg Dough
Potassium 117mg 115mg Dough
Iron 3.91mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 4.62g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.2g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.152mg 0.145mg Dough
Zinc 1.04mg 0.94mg Dough
Starch 44.23g Dough
Phosphorus 105mg 113mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 602mg 849mg Dough
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Dough
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.12mg Dough
Manganese 0.577mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 28.6µg 21.4µg Dough
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.518mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.39mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.085mg Dough
Vitamin K 0.7µg 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 123µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Trans Fat 0.005g Saltine cracker
Choline 8mg 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.529g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 0.142g Dough
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 0.685g Dough
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 0.51g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dough 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%
Dough
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.285g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dough
Dough contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dough
Dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough
Dough is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.