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

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The main differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and ginger

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer than ginger in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin K, manganese, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 62% higher.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 254 times more vitamin K than ginger. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 25.4µg of vitamin K, while ginger contains 0.1µg.
  • Ginger contains less sodium.
  • Ginger has a lower glycemic index than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).

Food types used in this article are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Ginger root, raw.

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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%
Ginger
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.8%
Contains more IronIron +828.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +199.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1371.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%

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%
Ginger
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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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2708%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1332.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +758.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25300%
Contains more FolateFolate +1118.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more CholineCholine +72.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Ginger
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +419.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1052%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +316.7%
Contains more OtherOther +263.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1462.2%

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
Ginger
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1189.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3039.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Ginger DV% diff.
Iron 5.57mg 0.6mg 62%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.025mg 56%
Sodium 941mg 13mg 40%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 0.75mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.034mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.154g 31%
Folate 134µg 11µg 31%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0.1µg 21%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.229mg 20%
Carbs 74.05g 17.77g 19%
Calories 418kcal 80kcal 17%
Selenium 10.3µg 0.7µg 17%
Protein 9.46g 1.82g 15%
Fats 8.64g 0.75g 12%
Copper 0.139mg 0.226mg 10%
Phosphorus 102mg 34mg 10%
Potassium 152mg 415mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.653g 0.203g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.203mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.26mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.16mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5mg 6%
Magnesium 23mg 43mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 0.154g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.34mg 3%
Fiber 2.8g 2g 3%
Choline 16.7mg 28.8mg 2%
Net carbs 71.25g 15.77g N/A
Calcium 19mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 1.29g 1.7g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0.074mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.057mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.045mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.073mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.03mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Ginger
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)
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
23%
Ginger

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 Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 928mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.