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Egg bread vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between egg bread and saltine cracker

  • Egg bread is richer in selenium, choline, calcium, and vitamin A, yet saltine cracker is richer in iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for saltine cracker is 59% higher.

Food types used in this article are Bread, egg and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.

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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 14% 28% 10% 114% 54% 22% 45% 50% 65% 164%
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 +322.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.8%
Contains more IronIron +153.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +19%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.4%
~equal in Potassium ~115mg
~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.
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% 21% 5.2% 6% 110% 101% 91% 17% 15% 13% 2.3% 79% 46%
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 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +330.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +444.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 6% 48% 35% 2%
Protein: 9.5 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 47.8 g
Water: 34.7 g
Other: 2 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 +275%
Contains more WaterWater +920.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.2%
~equal in Other ~2.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 46% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.593 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.106 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 +1521.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg bread Saltine cracker DV% diff.
Iron 3.04mg 7.72mg 59%
Sodium 380mg 849mg 20%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Selenium 30.1µg 21.4µg 16%
Carbs 47.8g 82.3g 12%
Choline 84.3mg 19.6mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.59mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.438mg 0.518mg 7%
Fats 6g 1.6g 7%
Calcium 93mg 22mg 7%
Vitamin A 63µg 0µg 7%
Saturated fat 1.593g 0.244g 6%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.637mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.302g 0.142g 5%
Folate 105µg 124µg 5%
Vitamin B3 4.848mg 5.714mg 5%
Calories 287kcal 393kcal 5%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.106g 0.685g 3%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 4.9µg 3%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Magnesium 19mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Copper 0.162mg 0.145mg 2%
Protein 9.5g 10.5g 2%
Fiber 2.3g 2.7g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.39mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.085mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.12mg 1%
Phosphorus 106mg 113mg 1%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.94mg 1%
Net carbs 45.5g 79.6g N/A
Potassium 115mg 115mg 0%
Sugar 1.78g 0.38g N/A
Tryptophan 0.112mg 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 0.306mg 0.287mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.394mg 0.378mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 0.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.311mg 0.29mg 0%
Methionine 0.189mg 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.475mg 0.514mg 0%
Valine 0.443mg 0.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.21mg 0.224mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg bread 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
39%
Egg bread
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Egg bread
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.349g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg bread
Egg bread contains less Sodium (difference - 469mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg bread
Egg bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg bread
Egg bread is cheaper (difference - $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.

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. Egg bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172673/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.