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

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A recap on differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and fast food

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin K, manganese, and folate, yet fast food is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc.
  • Fast food covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 33% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 5 times more vitamin K than fast food. While saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 25.4µg of vitamin K, fast food contains only 4.9µg.
  • The amount of sodium in fast food is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; 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.
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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more IronIron +82%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +226.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +265.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.1%

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +202.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +418.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +888.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +106%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.53mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +135.1%
Contains more OtherOther +84.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.6%
Contains more FatsFats +39%
Contains more WaterWater +661.4%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +143.5%

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
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +196.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +71.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1608.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1094.7%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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) Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.89µg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.317mg 32%
Iron 5.57mg 3.06mg 31%
Sodium 941mg 331mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 1.68g 21%
Starch 67.83g 22.87g 19%
Selenium 10.3µg 20.3µg 18%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 4.9µg 17%
Zinc 0.69mg 2.52mg 17%
Carbs 74.05g 31.5g 14%
Folate 134µg 80µg 14%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.357mg 14%
Protein 9.46g 16.52g 14%
Saturated fat 1.653g 4.493g 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.363mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.212mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 4.835g 7%
Calories 418kcal 297kcal 6%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.38mg 5%
Fats 8.64g 12.01g 5%
Phosphorus 102mg 134mg 5%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 5.617mg 5%
Calcium 19mg 62mg 4%
Fiber 2.8g 1.7g 4%
Choline 16.7mg 34.4mg 3%
Fructose 0.19g 2.27g 3%
Copper 0.139mg 0.121mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 27mg 1%
Potassium 152mg 197mg 1%
Vitamin A 1µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.29g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.53mg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g 1.391g 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) Fast food
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)
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
54%
Fast food

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 - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
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 - 2.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 610mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.