Italian bread vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between italian bread and saltine cracker
- Italian bread has more folate, selenium, calcium, copper, and polyunsaturated fat; however, saltine cracker is richer in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and manganese.
- Saltine cracker covers your daily iron needs 60% more than italian bread.
- Saltine cracker has 4 times less calcium than italian bread. Italian bread has 78mg of calcium, while saltine cracker has 22mg.
- Italian bread contains less sodium.
- Saltine cracker has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saltine cracker is 74, while the glycemic index of italian bread is 59.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, italian 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +254.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +162.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +141.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +308.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.8 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
50.1 g
Water:
35.7 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +118.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +950% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +64.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.39 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.685 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +471.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +102.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.94mg | 7.72mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.59mg | 23% |
| Folate | 191µg | 124µg | 17% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 849mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 50.1g | 82.3g | 11% |
| Selenium | 27.2µg | 21.4µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.381mg | 5.714mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.464mg | 0.637mg | 8% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 393kcal | 6% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 22mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.191mg | 0.145mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.39g | 0.685g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.473mg | 0.518mg | 4% |
| Fats | 3.5g | 1.6g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.085mg | 3% |
| Protein | 8.8g | 10.5g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 4.9µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 2.7g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.812g | 0.142g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 103mg | 113mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.94mg | 1% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 19.6mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.244g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.9g | 79.6g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 115mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.17g | 0.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.378mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.245mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.333mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.614mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.156mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.433mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.376mg | 0.439mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.188mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.79g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian bread contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.244g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian bread 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.