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

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The main differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and biscuits

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, and manganese, yet biscuits are richer in calcium and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 33% higher.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 2 times more folate than biscuits. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 134µg of folate, while biscuits contain 61µg.
  • Biscuits contain less sodium.
  • Biscuits have a lower glycemic index than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).

Food types used in this article are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.6%
Contains more IronIron +92.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1136.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89.3%

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%
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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +119.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66%
Contains more FatsFats +88.7%
Contains more WaterWater +472.3%
Contains more OtherOther +14.3%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +248.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Biscuit DV% diff.
Iron 5.57mg 2.9mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.356mg 29%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Calcium 19mg 235mg 22%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 2.949mg 22%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 21%
Folate 134µg 61µg 18%
Selenium 10.3µg 19.5µg 17%
Sodium 941mg 580mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.31mg 14%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.378mg 13%
Saturated fat 1.653g 4.324g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 6.93g 12%
Fats 8.64g 16.3g 12%
Carbs 74.05g 44.6g 10%
Phosphorus 102mg 164mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Copper 0.139mg 0.082mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.285mg 5%
Protein 9.46g 7g 5%
Fiber 2.8g 1.5g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.035mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 4.163g 4%
Choline 16.7mg 3%
Calories 418kcal 353kcal 3%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.54mg 1%
Potassium 152mg 121mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 18mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 71.25g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 2.18g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.08µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.161mg 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Biscuit
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)
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.671g)
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 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?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.