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

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

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, manganese, vitamin K, and selenium, while mandarin oranges are higher in vitamin C.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)'s daily need coverage for iron is 68% higher.
  • Mandarin oranges are lower in sodium.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has a higher glycemic index (74) than mandarin oranges (47).

We used Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 11% 15% 5.6% 14% 1.9% 8.6% 0.26% 5.1% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more IronIron +3613.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +231%
Contains more ZincZinc +885.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +410%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1659%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
~equal in Potassium ~166mg

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%
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 89% 11% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1252.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +737.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.078mg

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
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1067.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2687.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +455.1%
Contains more OtherOther +656.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1586.5%

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
24% 37% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.065 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3210%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7338.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 67.83 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.12 g
Fructose: 0.19 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.98 g
Galactose: 0 g
57% 20% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.05 g
Glucose: 2.13 g
Fructose: 2.4 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1675%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1163.2%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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) Mandarin orange
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) Mandarin orange DV% diff.
Iron 5.57mg 0.15mg 68%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.058mg 54%
Sodium 941mg 2mg 41%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 0.376mg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.036mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.065g 32%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Folate 134µg 16µg 30%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.039mg 28%
Starch 67.83g 0g 28%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0µg 21%
Carbs 74.05g 13.34g 20%
Selenium 10.3µg 0.1µg 19%
Calories 418kcal 53kcal 18%
Protein 9.46g 0.81g 17%
Fats 8.64g 0.31g 13%
Phosphorus 102mg 20mg 12%
Copper 0.139mg 0.042mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.653g 0.039g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.216mg 6%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.2mg 6%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.07mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 0.06g 5%
Fiber 2.8g 1.8g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin A 1µg 34µg 4%
Fructose 0.19g 2.4g 3%
Magnesium 23mg 12mg 3%
Calcium 19mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.078mg 1%
Choline 16.7mg 10.2mg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 11.54g N/A
Potassium 152mg 166mg 0%
Sugar 1.29g 10.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.167g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.016mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0.028mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.032mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.011mg 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) Mandarin orange
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%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
7%
Mandarin orange

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 - 9.29g)
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?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 939mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.614g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.