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

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

  • Pecan has more manganese, copper, zinc, fiber, and phosphorus; however, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in iron, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin B2.
  • Pecan covers your daily manganese needs 166% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 9 times less copper than pecan. Pecan has 1.2mg of copper, while saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 0.139mg.
  • 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 pecan is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pecans 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.
Pecan
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +426.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +268.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +763.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +556.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +556%
Contains more IronIron +120.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +171.1%

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.
Pecan
6
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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +144.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +142.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +274.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +452%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +625.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +509.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.702mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
1
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 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 FatsFats +733%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +434.3%
Contains more WaterWater +43.5%
Contains more OtherOther +89.2%
~equal in Protein ~9.46g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
2
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1954.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +347%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
1
10% 88%
Starch: 0.46 g
Sucrose: 3.9 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +14645.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +200%
Contains more FructoseFructose +375%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Pecan Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Manganese 4.5mg 0.686mg 166%
Copper 1.2mg 0.139mg 118%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 4.835g 112%
Fats 71.97g 8.64g 97%
Monounsaturated fat 40.801g 1.986g 97%
Sodium 0mg 941mg 41%
Iron 2.53mg 5.57mg 38%
Zinc 4.53mg 0.69mg 35%
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 6.442mg 33%
Starch 0.46g 67.83g 28%
Folate 22µg 134µg 28%
Fiber 9.6g 2.8g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.487mg 27%
Phosphorus 277mg 102mg 25%
Magnesium 121mg 23mg 23%
Saturated fat 6.18g 1.653g 21%
Carbs 13.86g 74.05g 20%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 25.4µg 18%
Calories 691kcal 418kcal 14%
Selenium 3.8µg 10.3µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.086mg 10%
Potassium 410mg 152mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 0.536mg 7%
Calcium 70mg 19mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Choline 40.5mg 16.7mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 0.702mg 3%
Vitamin E 1.4mg 1.15mg 2%
Protein 9.17g 9.46g 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 4.26g 71.25g N/A
Sugar 3.97g 1.29g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.306mg 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 0.598mg 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 0.287mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0.45mg 0%
Valine 0.411mg 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.262mg 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 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 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan 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
31%
Pecan
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.527g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 941mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.