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Popovers vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Popovers and Saltine cracker?

  • Popovers are richer in Selenium, Folate, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 59% higher.
  • Saltine cracker has 14 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Popovers. Popovers have 1.984g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Saltine cracker has 0.142g.
  • Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Popovers, dry mix, enriched and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium types in this comparison.

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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 +45.5%
Contains more Copper +17.9%
Contains more Manganese +16.3%
Contains more Selenium +75.7%
Contains more Iron +159.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Sodium - 849
Equal in Zinc - 0.94
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 112% 18% 43% 9% 119% 24% 57% 97% 206%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Copper +17.9%
Contains more Manganese +16.3%
Contains more Selenium +75.7%
Contains more Iron +159.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Sodium - 849
Equal in Zinc - 0.94

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Folate +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +301.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.4%
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% 1% 108% 34% 64% 29% 10% 109% 10% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Folate +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +301.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +168.8%
Contains more Water +244.1%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Contains more Carbs +15.9%
Equal in Protein - 10.5
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 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 +168.8%
Contains more Water +244.1%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Contains more Carbs +15.9%
Equal in Protein - 10.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1297.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.2%
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.823 g
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1297.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Popovers Saltine cracker
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popovers Saltine cracker Opinion
Net carbs 71g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.4g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 4.3g 1.6g Popovers
Carbs 71g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 371kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g Popovers
Fiber 2.7g Saltine cracker
Calcium 32mg 22mg Popovers
Iron 2.97mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 25mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 100mg 113mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 100mg 115mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 906mg 849mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.88mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.171mg 0.145mg Popovers
Manganese 0.741mg 0.637mg Popovers
Selenium 37.6µg 21.4µg Popovers
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Popovers
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.147mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 3.378mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 0.39mg Popovers
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Folate 145µg 124µg Popovers
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Popovers
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.123mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.293mg 0.287mg Popovers
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.378mg Popovers
Leucine 0.747mg 0.716mg Popovers
Lysine 0.249mg 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.191mg 0.18mg Popovers
Phenylalanine 0.517mg 0.514mg Popovers
Valine 0.458mg 0.439mg Popovers
Histidine 0.229mg 0.224mg Popovers
Saturated Fat 0.983g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 1.984g 0.142g Popovers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.823g 0.685g Popovers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Popovers 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
30%
Popovers
44%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Popovers
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.739g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Popovers
Popovers 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.
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. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.