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

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Important differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and basil

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and iron; however, basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, copper, manganese, and vitamin C.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 325% more.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 235 times more sodium than basil. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 941mg of sodium, while basil has 4mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Basil, fresh.

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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%
Basil
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains more IronIron +75.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3333.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +178.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +831.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +177%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67.3%

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%
Basil
4
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 60% 88% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1964.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +540.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +614.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +97.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +26300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1533.1%
~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
Basil
1
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +200.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1250%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2694.3%
Contains more OtherOther +86.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1723%

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
Basil
1
8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2156.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1142.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.5%

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
Basil
1
6% 6% 87%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.27 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +500%
Contains more FructoseFructose +850%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~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) Basil
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Basil DV% diff.
Vitamin K 25.4µg 414.8µg 325%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.034mg 56%
Sodium 941mg 4mg 41%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 0.902mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.076mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.389g 30%
Iron 5.57mg 3.17mg 30%
Vitamin A 1µg 264µg 29%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Copper 0.139mg 0.385mg 27%
Carbs 74.05g 2.65g 24%
Calories 418kcal 23kcal 20%
Manganese 0.686mg 1.148mg 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg 20%
Selenium 10.3µg 0.3µg 18%
Folate 134µg 68µg 17%
Calcium 19mg 177mg 16%
Protein 9.46g 3.15g 13%
Fats 8.64g 0.64g 12%
Magnesium 23mg 64mg 10%
Saturated fat 1.653g 0.041g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.209mg 7%
Phosphorus 102mg 56mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.155mg 5%
Fiber 2.8g 1.6g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 0.088g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Potassium 152mg 295mg 4%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.8mg 2%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.81mg 1%
Choline 16.7mg 11.4mg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 1.05g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.167g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.051mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0.02g 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) Basil
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)
104%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 937mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.612g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Basil
Basil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.