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Lavash (Armenian Bread) vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between lavash (Armenian Bread) and saltine cracker?

  • Lavash (Armenian Bread) is higher in phosphorus, yet saltine cracker is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, iron, and folate.
  • Lavash (Armenian Bread) has 4 times more phosphorus than saltine cracker. While lavash (Armenian Bread) has 496mg of phosphorus, saltine cracker has only 113mg.

We used Lavash (Armenian Bread) 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 19% 6.3% 11% 45% 110% 19% 213% 104% 65% 11%
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 CopperCopper +127.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +338.9%
Contains more IronIron +543.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +970%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Calcium ~22mg
~equal in Potassium ~115mg
~equal in Sodium ~849mg

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% 7.4% 0% 25% 9.2% 45% 0% 18% 0% 0% 20% 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 EVitamin E +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +418%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1375%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +376.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.085mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 60% 27% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 60.3 g
Water: 27 g
Other: 2.8 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 WaterWater +694.1%
Contains more OtherOther +27.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.7%
Contains more FatsFats +33.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.5 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lavash (Armenian Bread) Saltine cracker DV% diff.
Iron 1.2mg 7.72mg 82%
Phosphorus 496mg 113mg 55%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.59mg 42%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.518mg 35%
Selenium 2µg 21.4µg 35%
Folate 26µg 124µg 25%
Copper 0.33mg 0.145mg 21%
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 5.714mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 8%
Carbs 60.3g 82.3g 7%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.637mg 6%
Calories 281kcal 393kcal 6%
Choline 19.6mg 4%
Protein 8.7g 10.5g 4%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Fiber 3.1g 2.7g 2%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.94mg 2%
Sodium 796mg 849mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.12mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.5g 0.685g 1%
Fats 1.2g 1.6g 1%
Net carbs 79.6g N/A
Magnesium 27mg 26mg 0%
Calcium 21mg 22mg 0%
Potassium 125mg 115mg 0%
Sugar 0.38g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.085mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.2g 0.244g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.1g 0.142g 0%
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 0.287mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0%
Leucine 0.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.29mg 0%
Methionine 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0%
Valine 0.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.224mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lavash (Armenian 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
10%
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Lavash (Armenian Bread) contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Lavash (Armenian 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.

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. 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.