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

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

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, vitamin B3, and selenium, while shiitake is higher in vitamin B5 and vitamin B6.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)'s daily need coverage for iron is 65% higher.
  • Shiitake has 105 times less sodium than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 941mg of sodium, while shiitake has 9mg.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has a higher glycemic index (74) than shiitake (32).

We used Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Mushrooms, shiitake, 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 14% 0.6% 27% 15% 47% 28% 48% 1.2% 30% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +850%
Contains more IronIron +1258.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +198.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
~equal in Copper ~0.142mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~112mg

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% 0% 0% 6% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4580%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +930.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +179.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +240.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +322.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1663.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +990.6%
Contains more OtherOther +278.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1677%

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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1883.3%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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) Shiitake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Shiitake DV% diff.
Iron 5.57mg 0.41mg 65%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.015mg 57%
Sodium 941mg 9mg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 32%
Folate 134µg 13µg 30%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Carbs 74.05g 6.79g 22%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.217mg 21%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.23mg 20%
Calories 418kcal 34kcal 19%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 1.5mg 19%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 3.877mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.293mg 16%
Protein 9.46g 2.24g 14%
Fats 8.64g 0.49g 13%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Selenium 10.3µg 5.7µg 8%
Saturated fat 1.653g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 4%
Potassium 152mg 304mg 4%
Choline 16.7mg 3%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.03mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Calcium 19mg 2mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 20mg 1%
Phosphorus 102mg 112mg 1%
Fiber 2.8g 2.5g 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 4.29g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 2.38g N/A
Copper 0.139mg 0.142mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.111mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.111mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.056mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0g 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) Shiitake
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)
23%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 932mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.653g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.09g)
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 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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.