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

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A recap on differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and cream cheese

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, and vitamin B2, yet cream cheese is higher in vitamin A.
  • Cream cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 93% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 71 times more vitamin B3 than cream cheese. While saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 6.442mg of vitamin B3, cream cheese contains only 0.091mg.
  • The amount of sodium in cream cheese is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cream cheese is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Cheese, cream.

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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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.2%
Contains more IronIron +4963.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +672.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +38%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6136.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +410.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~107mg

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 0% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2952.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6979.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1109.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1388.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +30700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +144.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.517mg

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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1241.5%
Contains more OtherOther +120.5%
Contains more FatsFats +298.6%
Contains more WaterWater +942%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +226%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +348.5%

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
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +19280%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~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) Cream cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.653g 20.213g 84%
Iron 5.57mg 0.11mg 68%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.023mg 57%
Fats 8.64g 34.44g 40%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 0.091mg 40%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Vitamin A 1µg 308µg 34%
Folate 134µg 9µg 31%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.011mg 29%
Starch 67.83g 0.35g 28%
Sodium 941mg 314mg 27%
Carbs 74.05g 5.52g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 1.483g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.23mg 20%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 2.1µg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 8.907g 17%
Copper 0.139mg 0.018mg 13%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Calcium 19mg 97mg 8%
Protein 9.46g 6.15g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.22µg 5%
Calories 418kcal 350kcal 3%
Magnesium 23mg 9mg 3%
Selenium 10.3µg 8.6µg 3%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.86mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.056mg 2%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.5mg 2%
Choline 16.7mg 27.2mg 2%
Phosphorus 102mg 107mg 1%
Potassium 152mg 132mg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 3.76g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.517mg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.175mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Cream cheese
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)
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
21%
Cream cheese

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 - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.47g)
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 - 18.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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 contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 627mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.