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

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What are the differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and cheeseburgers?

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin K, manganese, and folate; however, cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)'s daily need coverage for iron is 36% more.
  • Cheeseburgers contain 6 times less vitamin K than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 25.4µg of vitamin K, while cheeseburgers contain 4.2µg.
  • Cheeseburgers have less sodium.

We used Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this article.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more IronIron +105.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +117.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +526.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +260.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +90.3%

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +504.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +744.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +73.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.545mg

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +164.2%
Contains more OtherOther +32.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.5%
Contains more FatsFats +70.4%
Contains more WaterWater +665%

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +191.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +172.6%

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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +241.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +113%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1366.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +921.1%
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) Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Iron 5.57mg 2.71mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.293mg 34%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.76µg 28%
Saturated fat 1.653g 6.473g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 1.658g 21%
Starch 67.83g 19.87g 20%
Sodium 941mg 515mg 19%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 4.2µg 18%
Selenium 10.3µg 19.6µg 17%
Zinc 0.69mg 2.49mg 16%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.316mg 16%
Folate 134µg 70µg 16%
Carbs 74.05g 28.03g 15%
Protein 9.46g 16.51g 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.228mg 11%
Calcium 19mg 119mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.363mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 5.413g 9%
Fats 8.64g 14.72g 9%
Phosphorus 102mg 161mg 8%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 5.217mg 8%
Calories 418kcal 308kcal 6%
Vitamin A 1µg 50µg 5%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.52mg 4%
Copper 0.139mg 0.111mg 3%
Fiber 2.8g 2g 3%
Fructose 0.19g 1.94g 2%
Choline 16.7mg 28.9mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 152mg 196mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.29g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.545mg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Cheeseburger
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)
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
56%
Cheeseburger

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 - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
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 - 4.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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
  2. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.