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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.

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% 0.12% 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 Opinion
Calories 418kcal 510kcal Crackers
Protein 9.46g 6.64g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 8.64g 26.43g Crackers
Net carbs 71.25g 59g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 74.05g 61.3g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 19mg 120mg Crackers
Potassium 152mg 118mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Iron 5.57mg 4.03mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 1.29g 8.18g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fiber 2.8g 2.3g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Copper 0.139mg 0.104mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Zinc 0.69mg 0.49mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g 49.69g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phosphorus 102mg 248mg Crackers
Sodium 941mg 726mg Crackers
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin E 1.15mg 3.03mg Crackers
Manganese 0.686mg 0.491mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 10.3µg 6.7µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.416mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.456mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 4.352mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.417mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.063mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 25.4µg 69.3µg Crackers
Folate 134µg 92µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g 1.076g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Choline 16.7mg 9.6mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saturated Fat 1.653g 5.562g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Monounsaturated Fat 1.986g 6.553g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 13.137g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.084mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.268mg 0.193mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.246mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.652mg 0.471mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.172mg 0.103mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Methionine 0.147mg 0.112mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.331mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.399mg 0.294mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.197mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g 1.485g Crackers
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g 11.48g Crackers

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.