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

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A recap on differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and crab meat

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and manganese, yet crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Crab meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 475% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 17 times more manganese than crab meat. While saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 0.686mg of manganese, crab meat contains only 0.04mg.
  • The glycemic index of crab meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat.

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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 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains more IronIron +632.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1615%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +173.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +210.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +750.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1004.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +174.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +288.3%

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 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1224.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +785.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +380.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +162.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12677.8%
~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
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more FatsFats +461%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +79.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1435.6%

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
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +973.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +802.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92%

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) Crab meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 11.5µg 475%
Copper 0.139mg 1.182mg 116%
Zinc 0.69mg 7.62mg 63%
Iron 5.57mg 0.76mg 60%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.053mg 54%
Selenium 10.3µg 40µg 54%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.055mg 33%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 1.34mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.536g 29%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.04mg 28%
Phosphorus 102mg 280mg 25%
Carbs 74.05g 0g 25%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 21%
Folate 134µg 51µg 21%
Protein 9.46g 19.35g 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Calories 418kcal 97kcal 16%
Fats 8.64g 1.54g 11%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Magnesium 23mg 63mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.6mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.653g 0.133g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.18mg 7%
Sodium 941mg 1072mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 0.185g 5%
Calcium 19mg 59mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.4mg 3%
Potassium 152mg 262mg 3%
Choline 16.7mg 3%
Vitamin A 1µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.29g N/A
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.393mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.031g 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) Crab 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)
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
120%
Crab 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 - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is cheaper (difference - $9.6)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat 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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.