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

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Differences between Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and American cheese

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Folate, while American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 103% higher.
  • American cheese contains 85 times less Vitamin B3 than Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 6.442mg of Vitamin B3, while American cheese contains 0.076mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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 Iron +784.1%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains less Sodium -43.7%
Contains more Copper +202.2%
Contains more Manganese +1573.2%
Contains more Calcium +5400%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +528.4%
Contains more Zinc +260.9%
Contains more Selenium +96.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Iron +784.1%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains less Sodium -43.7%
Contains more Copper +202.2%
Contains more Manganese +1573.2%
Contains more Calcium +5400%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +528.4%
Contains more Zinc +260.9%
Contains more Selenium +96.1%

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 E +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4580%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8376.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.3%
Contains more Folate +1575%
Contains more Vitamin K +876.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +47150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1566.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4580%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8376.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.3%
Contains more Folate +1575%
Contains more Vitamin K +876.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +47150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1901.4%
Contains more Protein +91.6%
Contains more Fats +267.9%
Contains more Water +684.4%
Contains more Other +141.8%
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
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more Carbs +1901.4%
Contains more Protein +91.6%
Contains more Fats +267.9%
Contains more Water +684.4%
Contains more Other +141.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +276%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +314.7%
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +276%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +314.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
98%
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
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 71.25g 3.7g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 9.46g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 8.64g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 74.05g 3.7g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 418kcal 371kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g 0g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 1.29g 2.26g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fiber 2.8g 0g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 19mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 5.57mg 0.63mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 23mg 26mg American cheese
Phosphorus 102mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 152mg 132mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sodium 941mg 1671mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Zinc 0.69mg 2.49mg American cheese
Copper 0.139mg 0.046mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.686mg 0.041mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 10.3µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 2IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.8mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.015mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.234mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 0.076mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.403mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.054mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Folate 134µg 8µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 25.4µg 2.6µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.268mg 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 0.652mg 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 0.172mg 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.147mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 0.399mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.197mg 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g 1.144g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saturated Fat 1.653g 18.057g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 1.986g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 1.286g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g 0.79g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g 0.137g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) American cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains less Sodium (difference - 730mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
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 - 16.404g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.4)
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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.