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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, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, 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 Calcium +90%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.5%
Contains more Potassium +44.8%
Contains more Selenium +63.5%
Contains more Iron +511.5%
Contains less Sodium -15.5%
Contains more Zinc +1001.4%
Contains more Manganese +15.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.137
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 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.5%
Contains more Potassium +44.8%
Contains more Selenium +63.5%
Contains more Iron +511.5%
Contains less Sodium -15.5%
Contains more Zinc +1001.4%
Contains more Manganese +15.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.137

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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Cereal
Contains more Vitamin E +1337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +139500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +795.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +694.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +359.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6860.5%
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 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +1337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +139500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +795.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +694.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +359.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6860.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.1%
Contains more Fats +700%
Contains more Water +33.6%
Contains more Other +25.6%
Contains more Carbs +17.3%
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
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Protein +56.1%
Contains more Fats +700%
Contains more Water +33.6%
Contains more Other +25.6%
Contains more Carbs +17.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +873.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1265.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +873.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1265.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +988.9%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +125%
Contains more Fructose +36.8%
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
94% 3% 3%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +988.9%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +125%
Contains more Fructose +36.8%

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) Cereal
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 71.25g 85.45g Cereal
Protein 9.46g 6.06g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 8.64g 1.08g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 74.05g 86.85g Cereal
Calories 418kcal 378kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g 0.26g Cereal
Sugar 1.29g 10.35g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fiber 2.8g 1.4g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 19mg 10mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Iron 5.57mg 34.06mg Cereal
Magnesium 23mg 19mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phosphorus 102mg 77mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Potassium 152mg 105mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sodium 941mg 795mg Cereal
Zinc 0.69mg 7.6mg Cereal
Copper 0.139mg 0.137mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.686mg 0.79mg Cereal
Selenium 10.3µg 6.3µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A 2IU 2792IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 814µg Cereal
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.08mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin C 0mg 38.5mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 6.288mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 3.87mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 29.62mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.226mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 5.986mg Cereal
Folate 134µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0.09µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.066mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.268mg 0.241mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.26mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.652mg 0.767mg Cereal
Lysine 0.172mg 0.113mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Methionine 0.147mg 0.13mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.365mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.399mg 0.344mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.197mg 0.162mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g Cereal
Saturated Fat 1.653g 0.26g Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 1.986g 0.204g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.354g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g 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) Cereal
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)
393%
Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
183%
Cereal

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 - 9.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cereal
Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.393g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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

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.