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

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

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B2; however, pistachios are richer in copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for pistachios is 129% higher.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 941 times more sodium than pistachios. While saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 941mg of sodium, pistachios contain only 1mg.
  • Pistachios have a lower glycemic index (28) than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) (74).

Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw are the varieties 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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more IronIron +42.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +426.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +452.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +574.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +835.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +380.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +74.9%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +204.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +395.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +162.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1876.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.52mg

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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +172.5%
Contains more WaterWater +15.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +113.1%
Contains more FatsFats +424.5%
~equal in Other ~2.98g

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1071%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197.4%

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
18% 74% 3% 3% 2%
Starch: 1.67 g
Sucrose: 6.87 g
Glucose: 0.32 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +3961.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +476.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +166.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +26.3%
~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) Pistachio
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.139mg 1.3mg 129%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 1.7mg 124%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 14.38g 64%
Fats 8.64g 45.32g 56%
Phosphorus 102mg 490mg 55%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 23.257g 53%
Sodium 941mg 1mg 41%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 1.3mg 32%
Fiber 2.8g 10.6g 31%
Starch 67.83g 1.67g 27%
Potassium 152mg 1025mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.16mg 25%
Magnesium 23mg 121mg 23%
Manganese 0.686mg 1.2mg 22%
Protein 9.46g 20.16g 21%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 21%
Folate 134µg 51µg 21%
Iron 5.57mg 3.92mg 21%
Saturated fat 1.653g 5.907g 19%
Carbs 74.05g 27.17g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.87mg 14%
Zinc 0.69mg 2.2mg 14%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 2.86mg 11%
Calcium 19mg 105mg 9%
Calories 418kcal 560kcal 7%
Selenium 10.3µg 7µg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin A 1µg 26µg 3%
Choline 16.7mg 3%
Net carbs 71.25g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 7.66g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.52mg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0.24g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g 14.091g 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) Pistachio
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)
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.37g)
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 - 4.254g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 940mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.