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

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What are the differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and crackers?

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and folate; however, crackers are richer in vitamin K, phosphorus, vitamin E, and calcium.
  • Crackers' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 37% more.
  • Crackers contain 2 times less vitamin B1 than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 0.702mg of vitamin B1, while crackers contain 0.416mg.
  • Crackers have less sodium.
  • Crackers have a lower glycemic index (63) than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) (74).

We used Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular types in this article.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.8%
Contains more IronIron +38.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +531.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.8%

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% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +74%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +172.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.456mg

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% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.8%
Contains more WaterWater +60.8%
Contains more OtherOther +12.4%
Contains more FatsFats +205.9%

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +230%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +171.7%

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
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +36.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +104.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +291.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +52.6%
~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) Crackers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 13.137g 55%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 69.3µg 37%
Fats 8.64g 26.43g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.416mg 24%
Phosphorus 102mg 248mg 21%
Iron 5.57mg 4.03mg 19%
Saturated fat 1.653g 5.562g 18%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 3.03mg 13%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 4.352mg 13%
Folate 134µg 92µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 6.553g 11%
Calcium 19mg 120mg 10%
Sodium 941mg 726mg 9%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.491mg 8%
Selenium 10.3µg 6.7µg 7%
Starch 67.83g 49.69g 7%
Protein 9.46g 6.64g 6%
Calories 418kcal 510kcal 5%
Copper 0.139mg 0.104mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Carbs 74.05g 61.3g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.417mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.063mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.456mg 2%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.49mg 2%
Fiber 2.8g 2.3g 2%
Choline 16.7mg 9.6mg 1%
Potassium 152mg 118mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 59g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 8.18g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g 1.485g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Crackers
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)
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
56%
Crackers

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 - 6.89g)
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 - 3.909g)
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 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?
Crackers
Crackers contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.