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

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Significant differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and chocolate

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, chocolate is richer in copper, manganese, iron, magnesium, and fiber.
  • Chocolate covers your daily copper needs 99% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • Chocolate has 39 times less sodium than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 941mg of sodium, while chocolate has 24mg.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 74, while the glycemic index of chocolate is 23.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +243.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +534.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +194.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +267.8%
Contains more IronIron +44%
Contains more CopperCopper +639.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +191.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +106.9%

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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +113%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2708%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +874%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +788.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +213.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +155.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.1%
Contains more WaterWater +420.6%
Contains more OtherOther +64.7%
Contains more FatsFats +262%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +342.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +380.4%

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
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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) Chocolate
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.139mg 1.028mg 99%
Saturated fat 1.653g 18.519g 77%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.025mg 56%
Sodium 941mg 24mg 40%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 0.725mg 36%
Fats 8.64g 31.28g 35%
Folate 134µg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.05mg 34%
Manganese 0.686mg 1.419mg 32%
Iron 5.57mg 8.02mg 31%
Magnesium 23mg 146mg 29%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 1.092g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 9.54g 19%
Fiber 2.8g 7g 17%
Phosphorus 102mg 206mg 15%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 8.1µg 14%
Selenium 10.3µg 3µg 13%
Zinc 0.69mg 2.01mg 12%
Potassium 152mg 559mg 12%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Protein 9.46g 4.88g 9%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.23µg 6%
Calories 418kcal 546kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.297mg 5%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.54mg 4%
Calcium 19mg 56mg 4%
Carbs 74.05g 61.17g 4%
Choline 16.7mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.042mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Net carbs 71.25g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 47.9g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g 0.112g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g 0.085g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Chocolate
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)
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
116%
Chocolate

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 - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.61g)
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 - 16.866g)
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?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 917mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.