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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.
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 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +533.3%
Contains more IronIron +27.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +294.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
~equal in Potassium ~142mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.66mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~99mg
~equal in Selenium ~10.5µg

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% 3.7% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +858.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +56%
~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
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 ProteinProtein +33.1%
Contains more FatsFats +393.7%
Contains more OtherOther +449%
Contains more WaterWater +121.4%
~equal in Carbs ~79.45g

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
15% 27% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +409.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +483.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.7%

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%
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 FructoseFructose +11.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +415.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +366.7%
~equal in Starch ~73.3g
~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) 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 DV% diff.
Sodium 941mg 7mg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.828g 27%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.174mg 22%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0µg 21%
Folate 134µg 209µg 19%
Iron 5.57mg 4.36mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.551mg 13%
Fats 8.64g 1.75g 11%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 4.968mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.382mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.12mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.182mg 7%
Copper 0.139mg 0.076mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.653g 0.22g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.24mg 6%
Protein 9.46g 7.11g 5%
Fiber 2.8g 3.9g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 0.39g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Calories 418kcal 370kcal 2%
Starch 67.83g 73.3g 2%
Calcium 19mg 3mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 32mg 2%
Carbs 74.05g 79.45g 2%
Vitamin A 1µg 11µg 1%
Choline 16.7mg 8.6mg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 75.55g N/A
Potassium 152mg 142mg 0%
Sugar 1.29g 1.61g N/A
Zinc 0.69mg 0.66mg 0%
Phosphorus 102mg 99mg 0%
Selenium 10.3µg 10.5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.172mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 1.006mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.105mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.162mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.366mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.337mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.172mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g 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) Cornmeal
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%
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.