Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and falafel?
- Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, and selenium, while falafel is higher in magnesium, copper, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)'s daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 46% higher.
- Falafel has 10 times less selenium than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 10.3µg of selenium, while falafel has 1µg.
- Falafel is lower in sodium.
- Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has a higher glycemic index (74) than falafel (33).
We used Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Falafel, home-prepared types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +62.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +930% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +256.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +184.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +284.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +117.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +380.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +193.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +517% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +83.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +44.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.702mg | 0.146mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.442mg | 1.044mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 941mg | 294mg | 28% |
| Starch | 67.83g | 28% | |
| Iron | 5.57mg | 3.42mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.487mg | 0.166mg | 25% |
| Vitamin K | 25.4µg | 21% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.986g | 10.171g | 20% |
| Selenium | 10.3µg | 1µg | 17% |
| Fats | 8.64g | 17.8g | 14% |
| Carbs | 74.05g | 31.84g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 82mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 102mg | 192mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 585mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.139mg | 0.258mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Folate | 134µg | 93µg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.15mg | 8% | |
| Protein | 9.46g | 13.31g | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.5mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.835g | 4.16g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.292mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Calories | 418kcal | 333kcal | 4% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 54mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.086mg | 0.125mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16.7mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.653g | 2.383g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 71.25g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.29g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.686mg | 0.691mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.167g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.268mg | 0.492mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.333mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.652mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.147mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.45mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.399mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.197mg | 0.364mg | 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 |
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:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +132.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +106% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +585.5% |
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
2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.16 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +412.1% |