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.
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.
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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
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:
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
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
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% |