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

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

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, selenium, and manganese, while Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 126% higher.
  • Brussels sprouts have 38 times less sodium than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 941mg of sodium, while Brussels sprouts have 25mg.

We used Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Brussels sprouts, raw 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more IronIron +297.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +103.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +543.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +121.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +155.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +405%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +441.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +764.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +596.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.4%
~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
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +179.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2780%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +727.4%
Contains more OtherOther +104.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1603%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8534.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3064.4%

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
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +575%
Contains more FructoseFructose +389.5%
~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) Brussels sprouts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 153g 988%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 177µg 126%
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg 94%
Iron 5.57mg 1.4mg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.139mg 47%
Sodium 941mg 25mg 40%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 0.745mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.09mg 31%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Carbs 74.05g 8.95g 22%
Calories 418kcal 43kcal 19%
Folate 134µg 61µg 18%
Selenium 10.3µg 1.6µg 16%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.337mg 15%
Fats 8.64g 0.3g 13%
Protein 9.46g 3.38g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.219mg 10%
Copper 0.139mg 0.07mg 8%
Potassium 152mg 389mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.653g 0.062g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 0.023g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.309mg 5%
Phosphorus 102mg 69mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Fiber 2.8g 3.8g 4%
Vitamin A 1µg 38µg 4%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.88mg 2%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.42mg 2%
Calcium 19mg 42mg 2%
Fructose 0.19g 0.93g 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 5.15g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 1.29g 2.2g N/A
Trans fat 0.167g 0g N/A
Choline 16.7mg 19.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.076mg 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) Brussels sprouts
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)
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
24%
Brussels sprouts

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 - 0.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
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 contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 916mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.591g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.