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

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

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin K, and copper; however, milk is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) covers your daily iron needs 69% more than milk.
  • Milk has 254 times less vitamin K than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 25.4µg of vitamin K, while milk has 0.1µg.
  • Milk 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 milk is 31.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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%
Milk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more IronIron +18466.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1290%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22766.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +212.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +557.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
~equal in Potassium ~150mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~95mg

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%
Milk
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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% 19% 0.2% 18% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3410%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6826.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25300%
Contains more FolateFolate +2580%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +422.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~17.7mg

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
Milk
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3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +180.7%
Contains more FatsFats +790.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1384%
Contains more OtherOther +273.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1680.6%

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
Milk
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67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +617%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13714.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.7%

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
Milk
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100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~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) Milk
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Milk DV% diff.
Iron 5.57mg 0.03mg 69%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.02mg 57%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 0.093mg 40%
Sodium 941mg 44mg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.035g 32%
Folate 134µg 5µg 32%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.003mg 30%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Carbs 74.05g 4.99g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.185mg 23%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0.1µg 21%
Calories 418kcal 42kcal 19%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.47µg 16%
Copper 0.139mg 0.01mg 14%
Selenium 10.3µg 3.3µg 13%
Fats 8.64g 0.97g 12%
Protein 9.46g 3.37g 12%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Calcium 19mg 125mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.01mg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU 6%
Vitamin A 1µg 58µg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Saturated fat 1.653g 0.633g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 0.277g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.361mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.037mg 4%
Magnesium 23mg 11mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.42mg 2%
Phosphorus 102mg 95mg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 4.99g N/A
Potassium 152mg 150mg 0%
Sugar 1.29g 5.2g N/A
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Choline 16.7mg 17.7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.174mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0.319mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.088mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.174mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.22mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.101mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g 0.004g 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 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Milk
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)
15%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
14%
Milk

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 - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.91g)
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 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?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 897mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $1.8)

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.