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.
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.
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% |
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:
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% |
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Carbs
~73.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.835 g
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.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
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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
51%

164%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%

260%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 938mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.884g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Baby food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?

Baby food is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

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)