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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 for 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.
  • The glycemic index of saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +334.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3757.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +187.5%
Contains more IronIron +752.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +247.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +284.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 0.33% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
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 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1593.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +211.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +247.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +457.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +438.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +96.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29%
Contains more WaterWater +32.7%
Contains more OtherOther +17.9%
~equal in Carbs ~73.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 23% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.835 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +64.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +184.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 DV% diff.
Iron 5.57mg 47.5mg 524%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 34.714mg 177%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 2.717mg 172%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 2.438mg 145%
Calcium 19mg 733mg 71%
Sodium 941mg 3mg 41%
Phosphorus 102mg 392mg 41%
Manganese 0.686mg 30%
Selenium 10.3µg 25.9µg 28%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Folate 134µg 43µg 23%
Copper 0.139mg 0.334mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 1.697g 21%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 1.5µg 20%
Fiber 2.8g 7.5g 19%
Magnesium 23mg 100mg 18%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 3.68mg 17%
Zinc 0.69mg 2.4mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 1.074mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.189mg 8%
Potassium 152mg 437mg 8%
Fats 8.64g 4.4g 7%
Protein 9.46g 12.2g 5%
Saturated fat 1.653g 0.769g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 1.206g 2%
Calories 418kcal 379kcal 2%
Choline 16.7mg 23.2mg 1%
Carbs 74.05g 73.4g 0%
Net carbs 71.25g 65.9g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 0.87g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.158mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.4mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.477mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 1.041mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.404mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.672mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.653mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.286mg 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

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 Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
164%
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.