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Potato bread vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato bread and Saltine cracker different?

  • Potato bread is richer in Phosphorus, Potassium, and Calcium, while Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Manganese.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily need of Iron 68% more than Potato bread.
  • Potato bread contains 9 times more Calcium than Saltine cracker. Potato bread contains 188mg of Calcium, while Saltine cracker contains 22mg.
  • Potato bread is lower in Sodium.

Bread, potato and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium types were 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 +754.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +226.5%
Contains more Potassium +524.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.8%
Contains more Zinc +53.2%
Contains more Iron +243.1%
Contains more Copper +54.3%
Contains more Manganese +151.8%
Contains more Selenium +125.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Contains more Calcium +754.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +226.5%
Contains more Potassium +524.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.8%
Contains more Zinc +53.2%
Contains more Iron +243.1%
Contains more Copper +54.3%
Contains more Manganese +151.8%
Contains more Selenium +125.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 26

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +456.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +357.1%
Equal in Folate - 124
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +456.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +357.1%
Equal in Folate - 124

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Fats +95.6%
Contains more Water +886.8%
Contains more Other +70.5%
Contains more Carbs +74.8%
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 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 Protein +19%
Contains more Fats +95.6%
Contains more Water +886.8%
Contains more Other +70.5%
Contains more Carbs +74.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato bread Saltine cracker Opinion
Net carbs 40.77g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Protein 12.5g 10.5g Potato bread
Fats 3.13g 1.6g Potato bread
Carbs 47.07g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 266kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 9.38g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 6.3g 2.7g Potato bread
Calcium 188mg 22mg Potato bread
Iron 2.25mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 28mg 26mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 369mg 113mg Potato bread
Potassium 718mg 115mg Potato bread
Sodium 375mg 849mg Potato bread
Zinc 1.44mg 0.94mg Potato bread
Copper 0.094mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.253mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 9.5µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 89IU 0IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.12mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 0.39mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0.085mg Potato bread
Folate 126µg 124µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 6.8µg 4.9µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.224mg 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.268mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.44mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.311mg 0.29mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.112mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.305mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.143mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0g 0.244g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.142g Saltine cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.685g Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato bread 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
29%
Potato bread
44%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 474mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.244g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.