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

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How are saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and custard different?

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin K, and vitamin B2, while custard is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) covers your daily need for iron, 65% more than custard.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 127 times more vitamin K than custard. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 25.4µg of vitamin K, while custard contains 0.2µg.
  • Custard is lower in sodium.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has a higher glycemic index (74) than custard (35).

Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk types were used 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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more IronIron +1538.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +363.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +631.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%

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.
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 0.33% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1050.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4780.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12600%
Contains more FolateFolate +1388.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +477.8%

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
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.1%
Contains more FatsFats +116%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +320.7%
Contains more OtherOther +191.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1354.5%

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
59% 32% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1449.7%

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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~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) Custard
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Custard DV% diff.
Iron 5.57mg 0.34mg 65%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.061mg 53%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 0.132mg 39%
Sodium 941mg 84mg 37%
Folate 134µg 9µg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.312g 30%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.007mg 30%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0.2µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.22mg 21%
Carbs 74.05g 17.6g 19%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.52µg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Calories 418kcal 122kcal 15%
Copper 0.139mg 0.03mg 12%
Calcium 19mg 139mg 12%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Protein 9.46g 3.99g 11%
Selenium 10.3µg 6µg 8%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.06mg 7%
Fats 8.64g 4g 7%
Vitamin A 1µg 52µg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU 6%
Phosphorus 102mg 130mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.699mg 3%
Potassium 152mg 207mg 2%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.51mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.064mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 1.127g 2%
Saturated fat 1.653g 2.032g 2%
Choline 16.7mg 11.8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 71.25g 17.6g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 4.82g N/A
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0.337mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.233mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.092mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Custard
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)
19%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
21%
Custard

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 - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
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 - 0.379g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 857mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard
Custard is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.