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

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What are the main differences between Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and French fries?

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Selenium, while French fries are higher in Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)'s daily need coverage for Iron is 60% higher.
  • French fries have 12 times less Vitamin B2 than Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 0.487mg of Vitamin B2, while French fries have 0.039mg.
  • French fries are lower in Sodium.

We used Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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 Iron +587.7%
Contains more Zinc +38%
Contains more Copper +12.1%
Contains more Manganese +177.7%
Contains more Selenium +1044.4%
Contains more Magnesium +52.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Potassium +280.9%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Iron +587.7%
Contains more Zinc +38%
Contains more Copper +12.1%
Contains more Manganese +177.7%
Contains more Selenium +1044.4%
Contains more Magnesium +52.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Potassium +280.9%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
Equal in Calcium - 18

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1148.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.4%
Contains more Folate +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +126.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +332.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.58
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1148.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.4%
Contains more Folate +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +126.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +332.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.58

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +175.8%
Contains more Carbs +78.7%
Contains more Other +51.4%
Contains more Fats +70.5%
Contains more Water +663.4%
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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Protein +175.8%
Contains more Carbs +78.7%
Contains more Other +51.4%
Contains more Fats +70.5%
Contains more Water +663.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.6%
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.6%

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) French fries
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) French fries Opinion
Net carbs 71.25g 37.64g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 9.46g 3.43g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 8.64g 14.73g French fries
Carbs 74.05g 41.44g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 418kcal 312kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 1.29g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 2.8g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 19mg 18mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Iron 5.57mg 0.81mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 23mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 102mg 125mg French fries
Potassium 152mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 941mg 210mg French fries
Zinc 0.69mg 0.5mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Copper 0.139mg 0.124mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.686mg 0.247mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 10.3µg 0.9µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin E 1.15mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.17mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.039mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 3.004mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 134µg 30µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 25.4µg 11.2µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.116mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.268mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.333mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.652mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.172mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Methionine 0.147mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phenylalanine 0.45mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.399mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.197mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g 0.06g French fries
Saturated Fat 1.653g 2.336g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Monounsaturated Fat 1.986g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g 0.407g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) French fries
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in minerals
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 - 0.683g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 731mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French fries
French fries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.