Provolone vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between provolone and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
- Provolone has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc; however, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and manganese.
- Provolone covers your daily need for saturated fat, 77% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
- Provolone has 40 times more calcium than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). While provolone has 756mg of calcium, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has only 19mg.
- Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, provolone 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3878.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +368.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +386.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +971.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +434.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6760% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +23500% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1522.2% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3594.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4029.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1054.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1240% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.58 g
Fats:
26.62 g
Carbs:
2.14 g
Water:
40.95 g
Other:
4.71 g
Protein:
9.46 g
Fats:
8.64 g
Carbs:
74.05 g
Water:
5.05 g
Other:
2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +170.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +208.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +710.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +68.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3360.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.769 g
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 | +272.3% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +528.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Calcium | 756mg | 19mg | 74% |
Saturated fat | 17.078g | 1.653g | 70% |
Iron | 0.52mg | 5.57mg | 63% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.019mg | 0.702mg | 57% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.46µg | 0.09µg | 57% |
Phosphorus | 496mg | 102mg | 56% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.156mg | 6.442mg | 39% |
Protein | 25.58g | 9.46g | 32% |
Folate | 10µg | 134µg | 31% |
Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.686mg | 29% |
Starch | 67.83g | 28% | |
Fats | 26.62g | 8.64g | 28% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.769g | 4.835g | 27% |
Vitamin A | 236µg | 1µg | 26% |
Carbs | 2.14g | 74.05g | 24% |
Zinc | 3.23mg | 0.69mg | 23% |
Cholesterol | 69mg | 0mg | 23% |
Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 25.4µg | 19% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.393g | 1.986g | 14% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.487mg | 13% |
Copper | 0.026mg | 0.139mg | 13% |
Fiber | 0g | 2.8g | 11% |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 10.3µg | 8% |
Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 1.15mg | 6% |
Calories | 351kcal | 418kcal | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
Sodium | 876mg | 941mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.476mg | 0.536mg | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.086mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 28mg | 23mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 2.14g | 71.25g | N/A |
Potassium | 138mg | 152mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.56g | 1.29g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.167g | N/A | |
Choline | 15.4mg | 16.7mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.345mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.982mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.091mg | 0.333mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.297mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.646mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.686mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.287mg | 0.45mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.64mg | 0.399mg | 0% |
Histidine | 1.115mg | 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 |
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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
32%

51%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%

62%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.425g)
Which food is cheaper?

Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Provolone contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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