Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and amaranth
- Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, and selenium; however, amaranth is richer in magnesium, manganese, and phosphorus.
- Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 57% more than amaranth.
- Amaranth has 157 times less sodium than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 941mg of sodium, while amaranth has 6mg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 74.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Amaranth grain, cooked.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +12.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +165.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +182.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +147.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +505.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4580% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2113.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2641.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +509.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.702mg | 0.015mg | 57% |
| Iron | 5.57mg | 2.1mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 941mg | 6mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.442mg | 0.235mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.487mg | 0.022mg | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.835g | 32% | |
| Folate | 134µg | 22µg | 28% |
| Starch | 67.83g | 16.23g | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 25.4µg | 21% | |
| Carbs | 74.05g | 18.69g | 18% |
| Calories | 418kcal | 102kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 11% | |
| Fats | 8.64g | 1.58g | 11% |
| Protein | 9.46g | 3.8g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 65mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 10.3µg | 5.5µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.653g | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 102mg | 148mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.686mg | 0.854mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.15mg | 0.19mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.986g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 16.7mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.1g | 3% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.086mg | 0.113mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.86mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.139mg | 0.149mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 135mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 71.25g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.29g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.167g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.333mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.652mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.45mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.399mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.46 g
Fats:
8.64 g
Carbs:
74.05 g
Water:
5.05 g
Other:
2.8 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +148.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +446.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +296.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +263.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1388.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
67.83 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.12 g
Fructose:
0.19 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.98 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +317.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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