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

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How are saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and chicken fingers different?

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, and vitamin K; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 61% higher.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 7 times more folate than chicken fingers. While saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 134µg of folate, chicken fingers contain only 19µg.
  • Chicken fingers have a lower glycemic index (46) than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) (74).

Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Fast foods, chicken tenders are the varieties used 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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.8%
Contains more IronIron +663%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +176.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.9%
~equal in Zinc ~0.71mg

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +538.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +217.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +605.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +175.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +395.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +161.7%

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +329.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.2%
Contains more FatsFats +61.5%
Contains more WaterWater +823.6%
~equal in Other ~2.94g

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +143.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.6%

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
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +298.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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) Chicken fingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Iron 5.57mg 0.73mg 61%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.11mg 49%
Folate 134µg 19µg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.426mg 26%
Phosphorus 102mg 282mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.179mg 24%
Starch 67.83g 17.03g 21%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.228mg 20%
Protein 9.46g 19.22g 20%
Carbs 74.05g 17.25g 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 8µg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 1.244mg 14%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 3.17mg 13%
Selenium 10.3µg 17.5µg 13%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 8.217mg 11%
Copper 0.139mg 0.069mg 8%
Fats 8.64g 13.95g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 4.83g 7%
Calories 418kcal 271kcal 7%
Potassium 152mg 373mg 7%
Sodium 941mg 769mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 5.783g 6%
Fiber 2.8g 1.2g 6%
Choline 16.7mg 43.7mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.653g 2.493g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.16µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Magnesium 23mg 28mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 16.05g N/A
Calcium 19mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 1.29g 0.4g N/A
Zinc 0.69mg 0.71mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.655mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Chicken fingers
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%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
47%
Chicken fingers

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 - 48mg)
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 - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.