Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and crouton
- Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more iron, vitamin B2, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, crouton is richer in selenium, fiber, and calcium.
- Crouton covers your daily selenium needs 49% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
- Crouton has 2 times less vitamin B2 than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 0.487mg of vitamin B2, while crouton has 0.272mg.
- Crouton contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Croutons, plain.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +22.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +36.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.2% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +17.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +29% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +264.1% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +79% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +230.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.46 g
Fats:
8.64 g
Carbs:
74.05 g
Water:
5.05 g
Other:
2.8 g
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
Contains more FatsFats | +30.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +12% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
~73.5g
~equal in
Water
~5.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.835 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +279.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +54% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~1.51g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Selenium | 10.3µg | 37.5µg | 49% |
Starch | 67.83g | 28% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.835g | 1.273g | 24% |
Vitamin K | 25.4µg | 21% | |
Iron | 5.57mg | 4.08mg | 19% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.487mg | 0.272mg | 17% |
Sodium | 941mg | 698mg | 11% |
Fiber | 2.8g | 5.1g | 9% |
Manganese | 0.686mg | 0.5mg | 8% |
Vitamin E | 1.15mg | 8% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.702mg | 0.623mg | 7% |
Vitamin B3 | 6.442mg | 5.439mg | 6% |
Calcium | 19mg | 76mg | 6% |
Protein | 9.46g | 11.9g | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.086mg | 0.026mg | 5% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg | 4% |
Copper | 0.139mg | 0.163mg | 3% |
Choline | 16.7mg | 3% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.986g | 3.059g | 3% |
Fats | 8.64g | 6.6g | 3% |
Phosphorus | 102mg | 115mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.89mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 23mg | 31mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.429mg | 2% |
Folate | 134µg | 132µg | 1% |
Saturated fat | 1.653g | 1.51g | 1% |
Calories | 418kcal | 407kcal | 1% |
Potassium | 152mg | 124mg | 1% |
Carbs | 74.05g | 73.5g | 0% |
Net carbs | 71.25g | 68.4g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.29g | N/A | |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.167g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.268mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.333mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.652mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.172mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.147mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.45mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.399mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.197mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.19g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.535g | 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 |
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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%

35%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%

70%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Crouton is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?

Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.