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

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

  • French toast is richer in Vitamin A, and Vitamin B12, while Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 76% higher.

We used French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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 12% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
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 +354.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.9%
Contains more IronIron +362.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +238.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~113mg
~equal in Selenium ~21.4µg

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 1% 30% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +251%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +188.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 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 +575%
Contains more WaterWater +1508.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +229.2%
Contains more OtherOther +22.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.594 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 +3085.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +278.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French toast Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 229kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 7.7g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 10.8g 1.6g French toast
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg French toast
Net carbs 25g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 25g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 17mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 100mg 22mg French toast
Potassium 134mg 115mg French toast
Iron 1.67mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g French toast
Fiber 2.7g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.058mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.67mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 117mg 113mg French toast
Sodium 479mg 849mg French toast
Vitamin A 503IU 0IU French toast
Vitamin A 124µg 0µg French toast
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.188mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 20.1µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.204mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 1.628mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.549mg 0.39mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg French toast
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 43µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 2.723g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 4.524g 0.142g French toast
Polyunsaturated fat 2.594g 0.685g French toast
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.305mg 0.287mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.375mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.621mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.413mg 0.29mg French toast
Methionine 0.188mg 0.18mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.389mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.419mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.179mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g French toast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g French toast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
French toast 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
24%
French toast
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
French toast
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.479g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French toast
French toast contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French toast
French toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
French toast
French toast is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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 toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.