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.
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% |
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 | +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% |
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:
6.15 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
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
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
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:
0.35 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 | +∞% |
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Sucrose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
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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%

21%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%

21%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

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) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.56g)
Which food is cheaper?

Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 627mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)