Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and ground beef
- Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more vitamin B1, iron, folate, manganese, and vitamin B2; however, ground beef is higher in vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Ground beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 100% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
- Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 76 times more manganese than ground beef. While saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 0.686mg of manganese, ground beef has only 0.009mg.
- Ground beef has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +145.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +75.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7522.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +73.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +746.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.4% |
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 | +858.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1276.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +184.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +775.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1814.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +261.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2666.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +338.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 2.49µg | 100% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.702mg | 0.051mg | 54% |
Zinc | 0.69mg | 5.84mg | 47% |
Iron | 5.57mg | 2.27mg | 41% |
Sodium | 941mg | 73mg | 38% |
Folate | 134µg | 7µg | 32% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.835g | 0.408g | 30% |
Manganese | 0.686mg | 0.009mg | 29% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
Protein | 9.46g | 23.87g | 29% |
Starch | 67.83g | 28% | |
Carbs | 74.05g | 0g | 25% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.487mg | 0.171mg | 24% |
Saturated fat | 1.653g | 6.073g | 20% |
Vitamin K | 25.4µg | 2.9µg | 19% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.086mg | 0.311mg | 17% |
Selenium | 10.3µg | 19.1µg | 16% |
Vitamin B3 | 6.442mg | 4.026mg | 15% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.986g | 7.322g | 13% |
Fiber | 2.8g | 0g | 11% |
Choline | 16.7mg | 73.2mg | 10% |
Fats | 8.64g | 15.37g | 10% |
Calories | 418kcal | 241kcal | 9% |
Phosphorus | 102mg | 166mg | 9% |
Vitamin E | 1.15mg | 0.12mg | 7% |
Copper | 0.139mg | 0.079mg | 7% |
Potassium | 152mg | 241mg | 3% |
Calcium | 19mg | 33mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 23mg | 17mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 71.25g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
Sugar | 1.29g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 3µg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.512mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.167g | 1.173g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.268mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.333mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.652mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.172mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.147mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.45mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.399mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.197mg | 0.775mg | 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 | 0.008g | 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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +17.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +152.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +77.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1055.8% |
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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1085% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +268.7% |