Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and cereal?
- Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in vitamin K and selenium, while cereal is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
- Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 466% higher.
We used Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +90% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +511.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1001.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.2% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1337.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +137.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +81300% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +795.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +694.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +359.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +6860.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B1 | 0.702mg | 6.288mg | 466% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.086mg | 5.986mg | 454% |
Iron | 5.57mg | 34.06mg | 356% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.487mg | 3.87mg | 260% |
Vitamin B3 | 6.442mg | 29.62mg | 145% |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 814µg | 90% |
Zinc | 0.69mg | 7.6mg | 63% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 38.5mg | 43% |
Folate | 134µg | 34% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.835g | 0.354g | 30% |
Starch | 67.83g | 28% | |
Vitamin K | 25.4µg | 0µg | 21% |
Fats | 8.64g | 1.08g | 12% |
Vitamin E | 1.15mg | 0.08mg | 7% |
Protein | 9.46g | 6.06g | 7% |
Selenium | 10.3µg | 6.3µg | 7% |
Saturated fat | 1.653g | 0.26g | 6% |
Sodium | 941mg | 795mg | 6% |
Fiber | 2.8g | 1.4g | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.226mg | 6% |
Manganese | 0.686mg | 0.79mg | 5% |
Carbs | 74.05g | 86.85g | 4% |
Phosphorus | 102mg | 77mg | 4% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 4% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.986g | 0.204g | 4% |
Choline | 16.7mg | 3% | |
Calories | 418kcal | 378kcal | 2% |
Potassium | 152mg | 105mg | 1% |
Calcium | 19mg | 10mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 23mg | 19mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 71.25g | 85.45g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.29g | 10.35g | N/A |
Copper | 0.139mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.167g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.268mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.333mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.652mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.172mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.147mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.45mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.399mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.197mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.19g | 0.26g | 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 | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.25g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.46 g
Fats:
8.64 g
Carbs:
74.05 g
Water:
5.05 g
Other:
2.8 g
Protein:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +700% |
Contains more WaterWater | +33.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +25.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.835 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +873.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1265.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
9.74 g
Glucose:
0.27 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.09 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +988.9% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +125% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +36.8% |
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