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

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Differences between Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Oatmeal

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Selenium, and Copper, while Oatmeal has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)'s daily need coverage for Sodium is 39% higher.
  • Oatmeal contains 64 times less Vitamin K than Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 25.4µg of Vitamin K, while Oatmeal contains 0.4µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Oatmeal is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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.
Contains more Phosphorus +32.5%
Contains more Potassium +149.2%
Contains more Zinc +11.3%
Contains more Copper +110.6%
Contains more Manganese +22.9%
Contains more Selenium +106%
Contains more Calcium +321.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Equal in Iron - 5.96
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.5%
Contains more Potassium +149.2%
Contains more Zinc +11.3%
Contains more Copper +110.6%
Contains more Manganese +22.9%
Contains more Selenium +106%
Contains more Calcium +321.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Equal in Iron - 5.96

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +1542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.1%
Contains more Folate +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +6250%
Contains more Vitamin A +21550%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.1%
Contains more Folate +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +6250%
Contains more Vitamin A +21550%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +299.2%
Contains more Fats +535.3%
Contains more Carbs +534.5%
Contains more Other +391.2%
Contains more Water +1564%
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% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +299.2%
Contains more Fats +535.3%
Contains more Carbs +534.5%
Contains more Other +391.2%
Contains more Water +1564%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +407.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1035%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +407.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1035%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +554.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more Starch +554.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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) Oatmeal
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Oatmeal Opinion
Net carbs 71.25g 9.97g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 9.46g 2.37g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 8.64g 1.36g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 74.05g 11.67g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 418kcal 68kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g 10.37g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g 0g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 1.29g 0.46g Oatmeal
Fiber 2.8g 1.7g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 19mg 80mg Oatmeal
Iron 5.57mg 5.96mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 23mg 26mg Oatmeal
Phosphorus 102mg 77mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Potassium 152mg 61mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sodium 941mg 49mg Oatmeal
Zinc 0.69mg 0.62mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Copper 0.139mg 0.066mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.686mg 0.558mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 10.3µg 5µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A 2IU 433IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.07mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.26mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.215mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 3.025mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.317mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.29mg Oatmeal
Folate 134µg 44µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.04mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.268mg 0.083mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.105mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.652mg 0.2mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.172mg 0.135mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Methionine 0.147mg 0.04mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.13mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.399mg 0.151mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.197mg 0.057mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g 0.003g Oatmeal
Saturated Fat 1.653g 0.226g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 1.986g 0.391g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.426g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Oatmeal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
27%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
45%
Oatmeal

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 glycemic index?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 892mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.427g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.