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

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The main differences between raisin bread and saltine cracker

  • Raisin bread is richer in fiber and copper, yet saltine cracker is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for saltine cracker is 60% higher.
  • Raisin bread contains 3 times more Calcium than saltine cracker. Raisin bread contains 66mg of Calcium, while saltine cracker contains 22mg.
  • Raisin bread contains less sodium.
  • Raisin bread has a lower glycemic index than saltine cracker.

Food types used in this article are Bread, raisin, enriched and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.

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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 19% 20% 20% 109% 66% 20% 47% 45% 65% 109%
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 +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.1%
Contains more IronIron +166.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~113mg
~equal in Selenium ~21.4µg

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% 5.6% 0% 85% 92% 65% 23% 16% 0% 4.3% 80% 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 0% 0% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +188.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +17%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.39mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 4% 52% 34% 2%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 52.3 g
Water: 33.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +175%
Contains more WaterWater +888.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.4%
Contains more OtherOther +22.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.294 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.679 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 +1515.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.685g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin bread Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 274kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 7.9g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 4.4g 1.6g Raisin bread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Raisin bread
Net carbs 48g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 52.3g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 26mg
Calcium 66mg 22mg Raisin bread
Potassium 227mg 115mg Raisin bread
Iron 2.9mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 5.68g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 4.3g 2.7g Raisin bread
Copper 0.198mg 0.145mg Raisin bread
Zinc 0.72mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 109mg 113mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 347mg 849mg Raisin bread
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.12mg Raisin bread
Manganese 0.501mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 20µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.339mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.398mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 3.466mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 1.7µg 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 106µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Choline 14.6mg 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 1.081g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.294g 0.142g Raisin bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.679g 0.685g Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.222mg 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.287mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.516mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.2mg 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.128mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.329mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.167mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Raisin bread 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
29%
Raisin bread
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Raisin bread
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.837g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Raisin bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172680/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.