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Oat bread vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Oat bread and Saltine cracker

  • Oat bread is richer in Selenium, Fiber, and Manganese, yet Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker is 58% higher.
  • Oat bread contains 3 times more Calcium than Saltine cracker. Oat bread contains 65mg of Calcium, while Saltine cracker contains 22mg.
  • Oat bread contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Bread, oat bran 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 20% 13% 117% 45% 24% 60% 46% 102% 164%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +34.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +195.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.2%
Contains more IronIron +147.4%
~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% 0.3% 8.8% 0% 126% 80% 91% 35% 17% 0% 3% 61% 10%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +308.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.518mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~19.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 4% 40% 44%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 39.8 g
Water: 44 g
Other: 1.4 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 +175%
Contains more WaterWater +1194.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +106.8%
Contains more OtherOther +57.1%
~equal in Protein ~10.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.697 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.59 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.694 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 +1019.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oat bread Saltine cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Oat bread Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 236kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.4g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 4.4g 1.6g Oat bread
Net carbs 35.3g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 39.8g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 35mg 26mg Oat bread
Calcium 65mg 22mg Oat bread
Potassium 147mg 115mg Oat bread
Iron 3.12mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 7.7g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 4.5g 2.7g Oat bread
Copper 0.135mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.89mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 141mg 113mg Oat bread
Sodium 353mg 849mg Oat bread
Vitamin A 5IU 0IU Oat bread
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Oat bread
Vitamin E 0.44mg 0.12mg Oat bread
Manganese 0.779mg 0.637mg Oat bread
Selenium 30µg 21.4µg Oat bread
Vitamin B1 0.504mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.346mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 4.831mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.39mg Oat bread
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 1.2µg 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 81µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Choline 18.7mg 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.697g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 1.59g 0.142g Oat bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.694g 0.685g Oat bread
Tryptophan 0.131mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.299mg 0.287mg Oat bread
Isoleucine 0.399mg 0.378mg Oat bread
Leucine 0.733mg 0.716mg Oat bread
Lysine 0.297mg 0.29mg Oat bread
Methionine 0.179mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.518mg 0.514mg Oat bread
Valine 0.461mg 0.439mg Oat bread
Histidine 0.225mg 0.224mg Oat bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oat 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
33%
Oat bread
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Oat bread
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.453g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat bread
Oat bread contains less Sodium (difference - 496mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat bread
Oat 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. Oat bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172676/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.