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

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What are the main differences between French rolls and Saltine cracker?

  • French rolls are richer in Selenium, Calcium, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 63% higher.
  • Saltine cracker has 14 times less Monounsaturated Fat than French rolls. French rolls have 1.961g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Saltine cracker has 0.142g.
  • French rolls are lower in Sodium.

We used Rolls, french 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 27% 10% 102% 45% 25% 36% 75% 73% 152%
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 +313.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more IronIron +184.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14%
~equal in Potassium ~115mg
~equal in Copper ~0.145mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.94mg

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% 6% 0% 131% 69% 82% 27% 9% 0% 4.5% 85% 8.1%
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% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +172.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.518mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~124µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 50% 35% 2%
Protein: 8.6 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 34.8 g
Other: 2.1 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 +168.8%
Contains more WaterWater +923.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.9%
~equal in Other ~2.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.962 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.834 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 +1281%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French rolls Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 277kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 8.6g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 4.3g 1.6g French rolls
Net carbs 47g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 50.2g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 20mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 91mg 22mg French rolls
Potassium 114mg 115mg Saltine cracker
Iron 2.71mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.31g 0.38g French rolls
Fiber 3.2g 2.7g French rolls
Copper 0.135mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.9mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 84mg 113mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 574mg 849mg French rolls
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.12mg French rolls
Manganese 0.559mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 27.9µg 21.4µg French rolls
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.518mg French rolls
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.39mg French rolls
Vitamin B6 0.039mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 113µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Choline 14.8mg 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.962g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 1.961g 0.142g French rolls
Polyunsaturated fat 0.834g 0.685g French rolls
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.255mg 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.608mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.231mg 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 153mg 0.18mg French rolls
Phenylalanine 0.422mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.38mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.188mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
French rolls 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
32%
French rolls
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
French rolls
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.718g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French rolls
French rolls contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
French rolls
French rolls 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 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 rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172795/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.