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

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

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in iron, vitamin B1, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, and vitamin K; however, chicken meat is richer in selenium and vitamin B6.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)'s daily need coverage for iron is 54% more.
  • Chicken meat contains 34 times less manganese than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 0.686mg of manganese, while chicken meat contains 0.02mg.
  • Chicken meat has less sodium.
  • Chicken meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) (74).

We used Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.7%
Contains more IronIron +342.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +110.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3330%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +181.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +132%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +325.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1014.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +189.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +958.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2580%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +365.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +294.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-900%
Contains more ProteinProtein +188.6%
Contains more FatsFats +57.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1077.2%

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
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +168.9%

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 meat
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Chicken meat DV% diff.
Iron 5.57mg 1.26mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.063mg 53%
Sodium 941mg 82mg 37%
Protein 9.46g 27.3g 36%
Folate 134µg 5µg 32%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.02mg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.168mg 25%
Selenium 10.3µg 23.9µg 25%
Carbs 74.05g 0g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.4mg 24%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 2.4µg 19%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 8.487mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 2.97g 12%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.94mg 11%
Phosphorus 102mg 182mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 1.03mg 10%
Saturated fat 1.653g 3.79g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.3µg 9%
Choline 16.7mg 65.9mg 9%
Calories 418kcal 239kcal 9%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 5.34g 8%
Copper 0.139mg 0.066mg 8%
Fats 8.64g 13.6g 8%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.27mg 6%
Vitamin A 1µg 48µg 5%
Potassium 152mg 223mg 2%
Net carbs 71.25g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Magnesium 23mg 23mg 0%
Calcium 19mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 1.29g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 1.061mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.802mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Chicken meat
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)
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
38%
Chicken meat

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 - 88mg)
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 - 2.137g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 859mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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