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

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Important differences between Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Brown sugar

  • Brown sugar has less Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin K, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)'s daily need coverage for Iron is 61% more.
  • Brown sugar is lower in Sodium.

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

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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 Iron +684.5%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +2450%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +2200%
Contains more Copper +195.7%
Contains more Manganese +971.9%
Contains more Selenium +758.3%
Contains more Calcium +336.8%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Iron +684.5%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +2450%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +2200%
Contains more Copper +195.7%
Contains more Manganese +971.9%
Contains more Selenium +758.3%
Contains more Calcium +336.8%
Contains less Sodium -97%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5756.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.8%
Contains more Folate +13300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5756.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.8%
Contains more Folate +13300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +7783.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +276.9%
Contains more Other +522.2%
Contains more Carbs +32.5%
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
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +7783.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +276.9%
Contains more Other +522.2%
Contains more Carbs +32.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1025%
Contains more Fructose +484.2%
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
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1025%
Contains more Fructose +484.2%

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) Brown sugar
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) Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 71.25g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 9.46g 0.12g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 8.64g 0g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 74.05g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 418kcal 380kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 1.29g 97.02g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fiber 2.8g 0g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 19mg 83mg Brown sugar
Iron 5.57mg 0.71mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 23mg 9mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phosphorus 102mg 4mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Potassium 152mg 133mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sodium 941mg 28mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.69mg 0.03mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Copper 0.139mg 0.047mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.686mg 0.064mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 10.3µg 1.2µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 0.11mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.132mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.041mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Folate 134µg 1µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.116mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.268mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.333mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.652mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.172mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Methionine 0.147mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phenylalanine 0.45mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.399mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.197mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 1.653g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 1.986g 0g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Brown sugar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
11%
Brown sugar

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 - 95.73g)
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?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 913mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.653g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.