Pie crust vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pie crust and Saltine cracker different?
- Saltine cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Copper than Pie crust.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker is 69% higher.
- Pie crust contains 33 times more Saturated Fat than Saltine cracker. While Pie crust contains 7.974g of Saturated Fat, Saltine cracker contains only 0.244g.
Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +177.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +79.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +247.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +135% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +102.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +177% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +19.2% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.9 g
Fats:
31.4 g
Carbs:
52.1 g
Water:
7.6 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1862.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +123.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58% |
~equal in
Other
~2.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.968 g
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 | +12496.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +479.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -96.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 518kcal | 393kcal |
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| Protein | 6.9g | 10.5g |
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| Fats | 31.4g | 1.6g |
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| Net carbs | 52.1g | 79.6g |
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| Carbs | 52.1g | 82.3g |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 61mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 64mg | 115mg |
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| Iron | 2.22mg | 7.72mg |
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| Sugar | 0.38g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.145mg |
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| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.94mg |
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| Phosphorus | 86mg | 113mg |
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| Sodium | 753mg | 849mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.315mg | 0.637mg |
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| Selenium | 22.9µg | 21.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.392mg | 0.518mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.59mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.727mg | 5.714mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.268mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.085mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 104µg | 124µg |
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| Choline | 19.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.974g | 0.244g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 17.887g | 0.142g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.968g | 0.685g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.138mg |
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| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.287mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.255mg | 0.378mg |
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| Leucine | 0.476mg | 0.716mg |
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| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.29mg |
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| Methionine | 0.121mg | 0.18mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.339mg | 0.514mg |
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| Valine | 0.289mg | 0.439mg |
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| Histidine | 0.146mg | 0.224mg |
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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
24%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.73g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pie crust contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Pie crust is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)