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

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Significant differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and jerky

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, manganese, and vitamin K; however, jerky is richer in zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Jerky covers your daily zinc needs 67% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • Jerky has 11 times less vitamin K than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 25.4µg of vitamin K, while jerky has 2.3µg.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains less sodium.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 74, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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%
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +518%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +121.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +292.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1075.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +299%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg
~equal in Iron ~5.42mg
~equal in Selenium ~10.7µg

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%
Jerky
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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% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +134.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +355.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +243%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +271.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +228.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1004.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1000%
Contains more CholineCholine +553.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~134µg

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
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +573.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +251%
Contains more FatsFats +196.3%
Contains more WaterWater +362.6%
Contains more OtherOther +144.3%

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
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +378.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +469.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Jerky DV% diff.
Zinc 0.69mg 8.11mg 67%
Sodium 941mg 2081mg 50%
Protein 9.46g 33.2g 47%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.154mg 46%
Phosphorus 102mg 407mg 44%
Saturated fat 1.653g 10.85g 42%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.99µg 38%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 1.732mg 29%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.142mg 27%
Fats 8.64g 25.6g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 1.011g 25%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.111mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 11.305g 23%
Carbs 74.05g 11g 21%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 2.3µg 19%
Choline 16.7mg 109.1mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Potassium 152mg 597mg 13%
Copper 0.139mg 0.227mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.163mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.179mg 7%
Magnesium 23mg 51mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.49mg 4%
Fiber 2.8g 1.8g 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Iron 5.57mg 5.42mg 2%
Selenium 10.3µg 10.7µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Calories 418kcal 410kcal 0%
Net carbs 71.25g 9.2g N/A
Calcium 19mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 1.29g 9g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Folate 134µg 134µg 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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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Jerky
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)
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains less Sodium (difference - 1140mg)
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 - 9.197g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.