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

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Significant differences between Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Cornmeal

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more Manganese, Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Cornmeal is richer in Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) covers your daily Sodium needs 41% more than Cornmeal.
  • Cornmeal contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Iron +27.8%
Contains more Copper +82.9%
Contains more Manganese +294.3%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 99
Equal in Potassium - 142
Equal in Zinc - 0.66
Equal in Selenium - 10.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Iron +27.8%
Contains more Copper +82.9%
Contains more Manganese +294.3%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 99
Equal in Potassium - 142
Equal in Zinc - 0.66
Equal in Selenium - 10.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +858.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +10600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.6%
Contains more Folate +56%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +858.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +10600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.6%
Contains more Folate +56%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.1%
Contains more Fats +393.7%
Contains more Other +449%
Contains more Water +121.4%
Equal in Carbs - 79.45
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
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +33.1%
Contains more Fats +393.7%
Contains more Other +449%
Contains more Water +121.4%
Equal in Carbs - 79.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +409.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +483.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +409.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +483.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fructose +11.8%
Contains more Maltose +415.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +366.7%
Equal in Starch - 73.3
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%
Starch: 73.3 g
Sucrose: 0.68 g
Glucose: 0.56 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Fructose +11.8%
Contains more Maltose +415.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +366.7%
Equal in Starch - 73.3

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) Cornmeal
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Cornmeal Opinion
Net carbs 71.25g 75.55g Cornmeal
Protein 9.46g 7.11g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 8.64g 1.75g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 74.05g 79.45g Cornmeal
Calories 418kcal 370kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.19g 0.17g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 1.29g 1.61g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fiber 2.8g 3.9g Cornmeal
Calcium 19mg 3mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Iron 5.57mg 4.36mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 23mg 32mg Cornmeal
Phosphorus 102mg 99mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Potassium 152mg 142mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sodium 941mg 7mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.69mg 0.66mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Copper 0.139mg 0.076mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.686mg 0.174mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 10.3µg 10.5µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 2IU 214IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 11µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.12mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.551mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.382mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 4.968mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.24mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.182mg Cornmeal
Folate 134µg 209µg Cornmeal
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.038mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.268mg 0.172mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.242mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.652mg 1.006mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.172mg 0.105mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Methionine 0.147mg 0.162mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.366mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.399mg 0.337mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.197mg 0.172mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g 0g Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 1.653g 0.22g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 1.986g 0.39g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.828g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Cornmeal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
46%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
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?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 934mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.