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

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

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, selenium, and folate, while hummus is higher in copper, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)'s daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 44% higher.
  • Hummus has 11 times less vitamin B3 than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 6.442mg of vitamin B3, while hummus has 0.582mg.
  • Hummus is lower in sodium.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has a higher glycemic index (74) than hummus (6).

We used Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Hummus, commercial 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.
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%
Hummus
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 11% 20% 92% 176% 50% 75% 49% 101% 14%
Contains more IronIron +128.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +296.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +208.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +279.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.7%

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%
Hummus
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 7.9% 46% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +660.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1006.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +306.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +61.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
Hummus
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8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +418.2%
Contains more OtherOther +72.8%
Contains more FatsFats +11.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1218.6%

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
Hummus
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16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +103.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Hummus DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.18mg 44%
Copper 0.139mg 0.527mg 43%
Iron 5.57mg 2.44mg 39%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 0.582mg 37%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.064mg 33%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Sodium 941mg 379mg 24%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 21%
Carbs 74.05g 14.29g 20%
Selenium 10.3µg 2.6µg 14%
Calories 418kcal 166kcal 13%
Folate 134µg 83µg 13%
Fiber 2.8g 6g 13%
Magnesium 23mg 71mg 11%
Phosphorus 102mg 176mg 11%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.83mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.2mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.132mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 3.613g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 4.039g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.773mg 4%
Protein 9.46g 7.9g 3%
Choline 16.7mg 3%
Potassium 152mg 228mg 2%
Calcium 19mg 38mg 2%
Fats 8.64g 9.6g 1%
Saturated fat 1.653g 1.437g 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 8.29g N/A
Sugar 1.29g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
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 - 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Hummus
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)
14%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 562mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.216g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
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. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.