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

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What are the differences between dough and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)?

  • Dough is higher in selenium; however, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in iron, vitamin K, vitamin B3, and vitamin E.
  • Dough's daily need coverage for selenium is 33% more.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 3 times less calcium than dough. Dough contains 52mg of calcium, while saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 19mg.
  • Dough has less sodium.

We used Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) types 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.
Dough
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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 16% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +173.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +177.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.9%
Contains more IronIron +42.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.139mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~102mg

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
1
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% 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% 0.33% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +447.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3528.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +108.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.702mg
~equal in Folate ~134µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
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11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 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 ProteinProtein +13.6%
Contains more WaterWater +553.5%
Contains more FatsFats +257%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.7%
Contains more OtherOther +43.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
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30% 21% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.855 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 -68%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +448.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +465.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
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91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 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 GlucoseGlucose +233.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +168.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +277.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +53.4%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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.
Dough Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Selenium 28.6µg 10.3µg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 4.835g 27%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 25.4µg 21%
Iron 3.91mg 5.57mg 21%
Sodium 602mg 941mg 15%
Fats 2.42g 8.64g 10%
Starch 44.23g 67.83g 10%
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 6.442mg 10%
Calories 272kcal 418kcal 7%
Carbs 51.88g 74.05g 7%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1.15mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.529g 1.653g 5%
Manganese 0.577mg 0.686mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.487mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.362g 1.986g 4%
Folate 123µg 134µg 3%
Zinc 1.04mg 0.69mg 3%
Calcium 52mg 19mg 3%
Protein 10.75g 9.46g 3%
Choline 8mg 16.7mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.536mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.086mg 2%
Magnesium 32mg 23mg 2%
Fiber 2.2g 2.8g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.702mg 1%
Copper 0.152mg 0.139mg 1%
Potassium 117mg 152mg 1%
Net carbs 49.68g 71.25g N/A
Sugar 4.62g 1.29g N/A
Phosphorus 105mg 102mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.005g 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0.51g 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dough 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
40%
Dough
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.33g)
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?
Dough
Dough contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.124g)
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.

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 (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.