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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 Calcium +177.3%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Contains more Iron +247.7%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains more Potassium +79.7%
Contains more Zinc +135%
Contains more Copper +93.3%
Contains more Manganese +102.2%
Equal in Selenium - 21.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 84% 11% 37% 6% 99% 11% 25% 42% 125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Contains more Calcium +177.3%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Contains more Iron +247.7%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains more Potassium +79.7%
Contains more Zinc +135%
Contains more Copper +93.3%
Contains more Manganese +102.2%
Equal in Selenium - 21.4

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.8%
Contains more Folate +19.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 99% 50% 52% 17% 15% 78% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.8%
Contains more Folate +19.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1862.5%
Contains more Water +123.5%
Contains more Protein +52.2%
Contains more Carbs +58%
Equal in Other - 2.2
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 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 Fats +1862.5%
Contains more Water +123.5%
Contains more Protein +52.2%
Contains more Carbs +58%
Equal in Other - 2.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12496.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +479.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.968 g
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12496.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +479.3%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Pie crust Saltine cracker
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pie crust Saltine cracker Opinion
Net carbs 52.1g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Protein 6.9g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 31.4g 1.6g Pie crust
Carbs 52.1g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 518kcal 393kcal Pie crust
Sugar 0.38g Pie crust
Fiber 2.7g Saltine cracker
Calcium 61mg 22mg Pie crust
Iron 2.22mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 15mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 86mg 113mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 64mg 115mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 753mg 849mg Pie crust
Zinc 0.4mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.075mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.315mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 22.9µg 21.4µg Pie crust
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.392mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 2.727mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Folate 104µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.184mg 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.255mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.476mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.133mg 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.121mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.339mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.289mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.146mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 7.974g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 17.887g 0.142g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 3.968g 0.685g Pie crust

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pie crust Saltine cracker
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Pie crust
44%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Pie crust
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.73g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pie crust
Pie crust contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Pie crust
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)

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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.