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

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How are saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and bananas different?

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin K, manganese, and selenium, while bananas are higher in vitamin B6.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) covers your daily need for iron, 66% more than bananas.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 941 times more sodium than bananas. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 941mg of sodium, while bananas contain 1mg.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has a higher glycemic index (74) than bananas (48).

Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Bananas, raw types were used in this article.

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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%
Banana
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 1.5% 32% 9.8% 26% 4.1% 9.4% 0.13% 35% 5.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +280%
Contains more IronIron +2042.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +360%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +363.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +154.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +930%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%

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%
Banana
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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 29% 1% 2% 0% 7.8% 17% 12% 20% 85% 0% 1.3% 15% 5.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2164.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +567.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +868.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4980%
Contains more FolateFolate +570%
Contains more CholineCholine +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +326.7%
~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
Banana
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23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +767.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2518.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +224.2%
Contains more OtherOther +237.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1383.4%

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
Banana
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52% 15% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.112 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.073 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6106.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6523.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Banana
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31% 14% 28% 28%
Starch: 5.38 g
Sucrose: 2.39 g
Glucose: 4.98 g
Fructose: 4.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +1160.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +9700%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +4050%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2452.6%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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) Banana
Rich in minerals ok
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Banana DV% diff.
Iron 5.57mg 0.26mg 66%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.031mg 56%
Sodium 941mg 1mg 41%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 0.665mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.073mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.073g 32%
Folate 134µg 20µg 29%
Starch 67.83g 5.38g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.367mg 22%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0.5µg 21%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.27mg 18%
Protein 9.46g 1.09g 17%
Carbs 74.05g 22.84g 17%
Selenium 10.3µg 1µg 17%
Calories 418kcal 89kcal 16%
Fats 8.64g 0.33g 13%
Phosphorus 102mg 22mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.7mg 10%
Saturated fat 1.653g 0.112g 7%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.1mg 7%
Copper 0.139mg 0.078mg 7%
Potassium 152mg 358mg 6%
Fructose 0.19g 4.85g 6%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.15mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 0.032g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.334mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Fiber 2.8g 2.6g 1%
Choline 16.7mg 9.8mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 5mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 27mg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 20.24g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 12.23g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.028mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0.068mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.05mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.008mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.049mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.047mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.077mg 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Banana
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)
15%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.94g)
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?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 940mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.541g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.