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

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

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in iron, vitamin B1, folate, and manganese, yet mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 788% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 67 times more folate than mackerel. While saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 134µg of folate, mackerel contains only 2µg.
  • The amount of sodium in mackerel is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mackerel is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.7%
Contains more IronIron +254.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3330%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +321.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +163.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +172.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +401%

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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +341.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +6600%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +434.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +21011.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.85mg

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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +152.1%
Contains more FatsFats +106.1%
Contains more WaterWater +954.9%
Contains more OtherOther +81.1%

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
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +252.8%

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) Mackerel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 19µg 788%
Selenium 10.3µg 51.6µg 75%
Iron 5.57mg 1.57mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.159mg 45%
Sodium 941mg 83mg 37%
Folate 134µg 2µg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.46mg 29%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.02mg 29%
Protein 9.46g 23.85g 29%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Carbs 74.05g 0g 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg 25%
Phosphorus 102mg 278mg 25%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 21%
Magnesium 23mg 97mg 18%
Fats 8.64g 17.81g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 7.006g 13%
Saturated fat 1.653g 4.176g 11%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.99mg 9%
Calories 418kcal 262kcal 8%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Potassium 152mg 401mg 7%
Vitamin A 1µg 54µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.412mg 6%
Copper 0.139mg 0.094mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 4.3g 4%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 6.85mg 3%
Choline 16.7mg 3%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.94mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 71.25g 0g N/A
Calcium 19mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 1.29g N/A
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.702mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g 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) Mackerel
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)
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
64%
Mackerel

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 - 75mg)
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 - 2.523g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 858mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.