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

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

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in vitamin B1, iron, and folate, while mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 496% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 35 times more vitamin B1 than mackerel. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 0.702mg of vitamin B1, while mackerel contains 0.02mg.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in saturated fat.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has a higher glycemic index (74) than mackerel (0).

Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Fish, mackerel, salted 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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more IronIron +297.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +39%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +247.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +242.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +149%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +612.6%

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% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3410%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +225.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +793.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +107%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +376.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +508.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.6%
Contains more FatsFats +190.5%
Contains more WaterWater +751.5%
Contains more OtherOther +378.6%

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
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +318.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 12µg 496%
Sodium 941mg 4450mg 153%
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg 126%
Selenium 10.3µg 73.4µg 115%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.02mg 57%
Iron 5.57mg 1.4mg 52%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Folate 134µg 15µg 30%
Manganese 0.686mg 30%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.41mg 25%
Saturated fat 1.653g 7.148g 25%
Carbs 74.05g 0g 25%
Fats 8.64g 25.1g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.19mg 23%
Phosphorus 102mg 254mg 22%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 3.3mg 20%
Protein 9.46g 18.5g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 8.32g 16%
Choline 16.7mg 101.6mg 15%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 7.8µg 15%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Potassium 152mg 520mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 11%
Magnesium 23mg 60mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 6.21g 9%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 2.38mg 8%
Calories 418kcal 305kcal 6%
Vitamin A 1µg 47µg 5%
Calcium 19mg 66mg 5%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.1mg 4%
Copper 0.139mg 0.1mg 4%
Net carbs 71.25g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g 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)
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
131%
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 - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains less Sodium (difference - 3509mg)
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 - 5.495g)
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 is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
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/168149/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.