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

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

  • Pork has more selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and phosphorus; however, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in iron, folate, manganese, and vitamin K.
  • Pork covers your daily selenium needs 64% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • 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 pork is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Pork
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
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 +21.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +178.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +246.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +141.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +339.8%
Contains more IronIron +540.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7522.2%
~equal in Calcium ~19mg

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.
Pork
8
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 2% 0.67% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +439.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +677.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +462.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +296.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2580%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
3
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 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 ProteinProtein +188.8%
Contains more FatsFats +61.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1045.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +214.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
1
41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 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 +211.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +302.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Selenium 45.3µg 10.3µg 64%
Iron 0.87mg 5.57mg 59%
Sodium 62mg 941mg 38%
Protein 27.32g 9.46g 36%
Folate 5µg 134µg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.086mg 29%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.686mg 29%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Cholesterol 80mg 0mg 27%
Carbs 0g 74.05g 25%
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0.09µg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 4.835g 24%
Vitamin K 0µg 25.4µg 21%
Phosphorus 246mg 102mg 21%
Saturated fat 5.23g 1.653g 16%
Zinc 2.39mg 0.69mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.702mg 15%
Choline 93.9mg 16.7mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.487mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 6.19g 1.986g 11%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Calories 242kcal 418kcal 9%
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 6.442mg 9%
Potassium 423mg 152mg 8%
Fats 13.92g 8.64g 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Copper 0.073mg 0.139mg 7%
Vitamin D 53IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.15mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.536mg 3%
Magnesium 28mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 71.25g N/A
Calcium 19mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.29g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 1.234mg 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 2.177mg 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.712mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.45mg 0%
Valine 1.473mg 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 1.067mg 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 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 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
Pork 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
54%
Pork
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
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 - 3.577g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 879mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.