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

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What are the differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and guava?

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, manganese, folate, vitamin K, and selenium; however, guava is richer in vitamin C.
  • Guava's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 254% more.
  • Guava contains 471 times less sodium than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 941mg of sodium, while guava contains 2mg.
  • Guava has a lower glycemic index (31) than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) (74).

We used Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Guavas, common, raw types 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%
Guava
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 37% 9.8% 77% 6.3% 17% 0.26% 20% 3.3%
Contains more IronIron +2042.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +357.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1616.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Calcium ~18mg

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%
Guava
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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 761% 10% 15% 0% 17% 9.2% 20% 27% 25% 0% 6.5% 37% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +947.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +494.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +876.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +173.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.9%
~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
Guava
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3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +271%
Contains more FatsFats +809.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +417.1%
Contains more OtherOther +102.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1500%

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
Guava
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36% 11% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.401 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2182.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1105.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.5%

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) Guava
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) Guava DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 228.3mg 254%
Iron 5.57mg 0.26mg 66%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.067mg 53%
Sodium 941mg 2mg 41%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.04mg 34%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 1.084mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.401g 30%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.15mg 23%
Folate 134µg 49µg 21%
Carbs 74.05g 14.32g 20%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 2.6µg 19%
Selenium 10.3µg 0.6µg 18%
Calories 418kcal 68kcal 18%
Protein 9.46g 2.55g 14%
Fats 8.64g 0.95g 12%
Copper 0.139mg 0.23mg 10%
Fiber 2.8g 5.4g 10%
Phosphorus 102mg 40mg 9%
Potassium 152mg 417mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.653g 0.272g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 0.087g 5%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.23mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.73mg 3%
Vitamin A 1µg 31µg 3%
Choline 16.7mg 7.6mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.451mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.11mg 2%
Net carbs 71.25g 8.92g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 22mg 0%
Calcium 19mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 1.29g 8.92g N/A
Trans fat 0.167g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.096mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.093mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0.171mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.072mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.087mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.022mg 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) Guava
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)
72%
Guava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
19%
Guava

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 - 7.63g)
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?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 939mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Guava
Guava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.381g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava
Guava 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. Guava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173044/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.