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

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Summary of differences between Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Butter

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Manganese, however, Butter is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Butter covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 244% more than Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 279 times more Iron than Butter. While Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 5.57mg of Iron, Butter has only 0.02mg.
  • Butter has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Butter, without salt.

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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 +27750%
Contains more Magnesium +1050%
Contains more Phosphorus +325%
Contains more Potassium +533.3%
Contains more Zinc +666.7%
Contains more Copper +768.8%
Contains more Manganese +17050%
Contains more Selenium +930%
Contains more Calcium +26.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
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 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Contains more Iron +27750%
Contains more Magnesium +1050%
Contains more Phosphorus +325%
Contains more Potassium +533.3%
Contains more Zinc +666.7%
Contains more Copper +768.8%
Contains more Manganese +17050%
Contains more Selenium +930%
Contains more Calcium +26.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%

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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Butter
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13940%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1332.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +387.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2766.7%
Contains more Folate +4366.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +262.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +124850%
Contains more Vitamin E +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88.9%
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 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13940%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1332.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +387.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2766.7%
Contains more Folate +4366.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +262.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +124850%
Contains more Vitamin E +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1012.9%
Contains more Carbs +123316.7%
Contains more Other +6900%
Contains more Fats +838.8%
Contains more Water +255.2%
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
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +1012.9%
Contains more Carbs +123316.7%
Contains more Other +6900%
Contains more Fats +838.8%
Contains more Water +255.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1079.8%
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1079.8%

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) Butter
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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) Butter Opinion
Net carbs 71.25g 0.06g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 9.46g 0.85g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 8.64g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 74.05g 0.06g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 418kcal 717kcal Butter
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 1.29g 0.06g Butter
Fiber 2.8g 0g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 19mg 24mg Butter
Iron 5.57mg 0.02mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 23mg 2mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phosphorus 102mg 24mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Potassium 152mg 24mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sodium 941mg 11mg Butter
Zinc 0.69mg 0.09mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Copper 0.139mg 0.016mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.686mg 0.004mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 10.3µg 1µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A 2IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 1.15mg 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.005mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.034mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 0.042mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.11mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.003mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Folate 134µg 3µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.17µg Butter
Vitamin K 25.4µg 7µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.012mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.268mg 0.038mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.051mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.652mg 0.083mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.172mg 0.067mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Methionine 0.147mg 0.021mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.041mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.399mg 0.057mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.197mg 0.023mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Cholesterol 0mg 215mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g Butter
Saturated Fat 1.653g 50.489g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Monounsaturated Fat 1.986g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 3.01g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g 2.166g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g 0.315g 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) Butter
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)
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
4%
Butter

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 - 215mg)
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 - 48.836g)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 930mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter
Butter is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.