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

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What are the main differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and bagel?

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin K, vitamin B3, and folate, while bagel is higher in selenium and manganese.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)'s daily need coverage for iron is 35% higher.

We used Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Bagels, wheat types in this comparison.

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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%
Bagel
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 15% 104% 58% 30% 61% 57% 187% 157%
Contains more IronIron +101.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +121.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +108.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +178.6%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg
~equal in Potassium ~165mg

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%
Bagel
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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% 6.4% 0% 101% 48% 63% 23% 34% 0% 3.8% 57% 5.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +259.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1593.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
Bagel
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10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more FatsFats +464.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.5%
Contains more OtherOther +53%
Contains more WaterWater +643.6%
~equal in Protein ~10.2g

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
Bagel
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24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.936 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +584.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +416.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%

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) Bagel
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Bagel DV% diff.
Iron 5.57mg 2.76mg 35%
Selenium 10.3µg 28.7µg 33%
Manganese 0.686mg 1.43mg 32%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.936g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.403mg 25%
Sodium 941mg 439mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.209mg 21%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 1.5µg 20%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 3.37mg 19%
Folate 134µg 76µg 15%
Fats 8.64g 1.53g 11%
Calories 418kcal 250kcal 8%
Saturated fat 1.653g 0g 8%
Carbs 74.05g 48.89g 8%
Magnesium 23mg 51mg 7%
Phosphorus 102mg 142mg 6%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.32mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.147mg 5%
Fiber 2.8g 4.1g 5%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.1mg 4%
Copper 0.139mg 0.175mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 0.29g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.375mg 3%
Protein 9.46g 10.2g 1%
Choline 16.7mg 9.8mg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 44.79g N/A
Calcium 19mg 20mg 0%
Potassium 152mg 165mg 0%
Sugar 1.29g 6.12g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g 0g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g N/A

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) Bagel
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)
26%
Bagel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
71%
Bagel

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 - 4.83g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.653g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Bagel
Bagel is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bagel
Bagel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Bagel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167533/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.