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

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Summary of differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and cocoa solids

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more vitamin B1; however, cocoa solids are higher in copper, manganese, fiber, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium.
  • Cocoa solids cover your daily need for copper, 405% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 45 times more sodium than cocoa solids. While saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 941mg of sodium, cocoa solids have only 21mg.
  • The glycemic index of saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2069.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +573.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +902.6%
Contains more IronIron +148.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2625.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +887%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +619.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +459.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.8%

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% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +194.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +916%
Contains more FolateFolate +318.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.2%
~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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.9%
Contains more WaterWater +68.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +107.2%
Contains more FatsFats +58.6%
Contains more OtherOther +107.1%

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +998.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +130.1%

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) Cocoa solids
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Copper 0.139mg 3.788mg 405%
Fiber 2.8g 37g 137%
Manganese 0.686mg 3.837mg 137%
Magnesium 23mg 499mg 113%
Iron 5.57mg 13.86mg 104%
Phosphorus 102mg 734mg 90%
Caffeine 0mg 230mg 58%
Zinc 0.69mg 6.81mg 56%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.078mg 52%
Sodium 941mg 21mg 40%
Potassium 152mg 1524mg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.44g 29%
Saturated fat 1.653g 8.07g 29%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 2.185mg 27%
Folate 134µg 32µg 26%
Protein 9.46g 19.6g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.241mg 19%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 2.5µg 19%
Calcium 19mg 128mg 11%
Calories 418kcal 228kcal 10%
Fats 8.64g 13.7g 8%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.1mg 7%
Selenium 10.3µg 14.3µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 4.57g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.254mg 6%
Carbs 74.05g 57.9g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.118mg 2%
Choline 16.7mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 20.9g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 1.75g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.339mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Cocoa solids
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)
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
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 - 6.417g)
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?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 920mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.4)

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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.