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

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What are the differences between French bread and Saltine cracker?

  • French bread is higher in Selenium, yet Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 48% more.
  • French bread has 9 times more Sugar than Saltine cracker. While French bread has 3.59g of Sugar, Saltine cracker has only 0.38g.

We used Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 14% 12% 145% 50% 29% 54% 94% 75% 162%
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 +19.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.8%
Contains more IronIron +99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.145mg

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 0.67% 0% 3.8% 0% 107% 85% 101% 37% 22% 0% 1.3% 105% 9.5%
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% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +880%
Contains more CholineCholine +12%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.714mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 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 ProteinProtein +23.8%
Contains more FatsFats +33.8%
Contains more WaterWater +506.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.9%
~equal in Other ~2.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 22% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 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 +171.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French bread Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 319kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 13g 10.5g French bread
Fats 2.14g 1.6g French bread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg French bread
Net carbs 58.83g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 61.93g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 31mg 26mg French bread
Calcium 47mg 22mg French bread
Potassium 140mg 115mg French bread
Iron 3.87mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 3.59g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 3.1g 2.7g French bread
Copper 0.15mg 0.145mg French bread
Zinc 1.05mg 0.94mg French bread
Phosphorus 126mg 113mg French bread
Sodium 720mg 849mg French bread
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.12mg French bread
Manganese 0.573mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 29.7µg 21.4µg French bread
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.38mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.616mg 0.39mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.085mg French bread
Vitamin K 0.5µg 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 140µg 124µg French bread
Choline 17.5mg 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.502g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.386g 0.142g French bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 0.685g French bread
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.316mg 0.287mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0.378mg French bread
Leucine 0.762mg 0.716mg French bread
Lysine 0.328mg 0.29mg French bread
Methionine 0.168mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.543mg 0.514mg French bread
Valine 0.476mg 0.439mg French bread
Histidine 0.234mg 0.224mg French bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g French bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French 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
36%
French bread
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
French bread
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.258g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French bread
French bread contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is cheaper?
French bread
French bread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/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.