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Milk vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between milk and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Milk has more vitamin B12; however, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin K, and copper.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) covers your daily iron needs 69% more than milk.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 5 times less vitamin B12 than milk. Milk has 0.47µg of vitamin B12, while saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 0.09µg.
  • Milk contains less sodium.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 74, while the glycemic index of milk is 31.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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.
Milk
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +557.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more IronIron +18466.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1290%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22766.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +212.1%
~equal in Potassium ~152mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~102mg

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.
Milk
3
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% 19% 0.2% 18% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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% 0.33% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3410%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6826.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25300%
Contains more FolateFolate +2580%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~16.7mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1680.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +180.7%
Contains more FatsFats +790.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1384%
Contains more OtherOther +273.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
20% 23% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.835 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +617%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13714.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98%
Starch: 67.83 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.12 g
Fructose: 0.19 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.98 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Iron 0.03mg 5.57mg 69%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.702mg 57%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 6.442mg 40%
Sodium 44mg 941mg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 4.835g 32%
Folate 5µg 134µg 32%
Manganese 0.003mg 0.686mg 30%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Carbs 4.99g 74.05g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.487mg 23%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 25.4µg 21%
Calories 42kcal 418kcal 19%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.09µg 16%
Copper 0.01mg 0.139mg 14%
Selenium 3.3µg 10.3µg 13%
Fats 0.97g 8.64g 12%
Protein 3.37g 9.46g 12%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Calcium 125mg 19mg 11%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.15mg 8%
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin A 58µg 1µg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Saturated fat 0.633g 1.653g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.277g 1.986g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.536mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.086mg 4%
Magnesium 11mg 23mg 3%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.69mg 2%
Phosphorus 95mg 102mg 1%
Net carbs 4.99g 71.25g N/A
Potassium 150mg 152mg 0%
Sugar 5.2g 1.29g N/A
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Choline 17.7mg 16.7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 0.319mg 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 0.282mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.088mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0.45mg 0%
Valine 0.22mg 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.101mg 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Milk Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
15%
Milk
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.91g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 897mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $1.8)

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/nutrients
  2. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.