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

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Summary of differences between Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Baby food

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more Folate, however, Baby food is higher in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Baby food covers your daily need of Iron 524% more than Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 314 times more Sodium than Baby food. While Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 941mg of Sodium, Baby food has only 3mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified.

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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 +3757.9%
Contains more Iron +752.8%
Contains more Magnesium +334.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +284.3%
Contains more Potassium +187.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +247.8%
Contains more Copper +140.3%
Contains more Selenium +151.5%
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 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Contains more Calcium +3757.9%
Contains more Iron +752.8%
Contains more Magnesium +334.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +284.3%
Contains more Potassium +187.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +247.8%
Contains more Copper +140.3%
Contains more Selenium +151.5%

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.
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Contains more Folate +211.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1593.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin E +220%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +247.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +457.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +438.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.8%
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 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
Contains more Folate +211.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1593.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin E +220%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +247.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +457.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +438.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +96.4%
Contains more Protein +29%
Contains more Water +32.7%
Contains more Other +17.9%
Equal in Carbs - 73.4
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
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Fats +96.4%
Contains more Protein +29%
Contains more Water +32.7%
Contains more Other +17.9%
Equal in Carbs - 73.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.5%
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.5%

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) Baby food
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Baby food Opinion
Net carbs 71.25g 65.9g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 9.46g 12.2g Baby food
Fats 8.64g 4.4g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 74.05g 73.4g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 418kcal 379kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 1.29g 0.87g Baby food
Fiber 2.8g 7.5g Baby food
Calcium 19mg 733mg Baby food
Iron 5.57mg 47.5mg Baby food
Magnesium 23mg 100mg Baby food
Phosphorus 102mg 392mg Baby food
Potassium 152mg 437mg Baby food
Sodium 941mg 3mg Baby food
Zinc 0.69mg 2.4mg Baby food
Copper 0.139mg 0.334mg Baby food
Manganese 0.686mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 10.3µg 25.9µg Baby food
Vitamin A 2IU 20IU Baby food
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 1.15mg 3.68mg Baby food
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 2.438mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 2.717mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 34.714mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 1.074mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.189mg Baby food
Folate 134µg 43µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 25.4µg 1.5µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.158mg Baby food
Threonine 0.268mg 0.4mg Baby food
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.477mg Baby food
Leucine 0.652mg 1.041mg Baby food
Lysine 0.172mg 0.404mg Baby food
Methionine 0.147mg 0.24mg Baby food
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.672mg Baby food
Valine 0.399mg 0.653mg Baby food
Histidine 0.197mg 0.286mg Baby food
Trans Fat 0.167g Baby food
Saturated Fat 1.653g 0.769g Baby food
Monounsaturated Fat 1.986g 1.206g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 1.697g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Baby food
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)
176%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
260%
Baby food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 938mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.884g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/nutrients
  2. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.