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

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How are saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and muenster cheese different?

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and manganese, while muenster cheese is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Muenster cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 87% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 86 times more manganese than muenster cheese. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 0.686mg of manganese, while muenster cheese contains 0.008mg.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in saturated fat.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has a higher glycemic index (74) than muenster cheese (27).

Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Cheese, muenster types were used 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 215% 12% 15% 10% 77% 201% 82% 1% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.4%
Contains more IronIron +1258.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +348.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8475%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3673.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +307.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +358.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.8%

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 0% 99% 5.2% 9% 3.3% 74% 1.9% 11% 13% 184% 6.3% 9% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6154.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +916%
Contains more FolateFolate +1016.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1533.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

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
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6511.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +147.5%
Contains more FatsFats +247.7%
Contains more WaterWater +727.1%
Contains more OtherOther +30.7%

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.113 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.661 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +631.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +338.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Muenster cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.653g 19.113g 79%
Calcium 19mg 717mg 70%
Iron 5.57mg 0.41mg 65%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 1.47µg 58%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.013mg 57%
Phosphorus 102mg 468mg 52%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 0.103mg 40%
Fats 8.64g 30.04g 33%
Vitamin A 1µg 298µg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 96mg 32%
Folate 134µg 12µg 31%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.008mg 29%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Protein 9.46g 23.41g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.661g 28%
Carbs 74.05g 1.12g 24%
Zinc 0.69mg 2.81mg 19%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 2.5µg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 8.711g 17%
Sodium 941mg 628mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.32mg 13%
Copper 0.139mg 0.031mg 12%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Selenium 10.3µg 14.5µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.19mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.26mg 6%
Calories 418kcal 368kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.056mg 2%
Potassium 152mg 134mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 27mg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 1.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Choline 16.7mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.327mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.888mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 1.145mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 2.26mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 2.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 1.24mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 1.482mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.829mg 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) Muenster cheese
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)
33%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
71%
Muenster cheese

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 - 96mg)
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 - 17.46g)
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?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.