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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 9.6% 8.8% 111% 57% 24% 43% 118% 97% 205%
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 CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15%
Contains more IronIron +159.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.94mg
~equal in Sodium ~849mg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 108% 34% 63% 29% 9.7% 10% 0% 109% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +301.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +168.8%
Contains more WaterWater +244.1%
Contains more OtherOther +18.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.9%
~equal in Protein ~10.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.823 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 +1297.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Popovers Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 371kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.4g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 4.3g 1.6g Popovers
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Popovers
Net carbs 71g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 71g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 25mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 32mg 22mg Popovers
Potassium 100mg 115mg Saltine cracker
Iron 2.97mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g Popovers
Fiber 2.7g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.171mg 0.145mg Popovers
Zinc 0.88mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 100mg 113mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 906mg 849mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.741mg 0.637mg Popovers
Selenium 37.6µg 21.4µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Popovers
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 145µg 124µg Popovers
Choline 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.983g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 1.984g 0.142g Popovers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.823g 0.685g Popovers
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Popovers 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
28%
Popovers
41%
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 richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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.