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

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Important differences between Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Pasta

  • Pasta has less Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)'s daily need coverage for Iron is 55% more.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 157 times more Sodium than Pasta. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 941mg of Sodium, while Pasta has 6mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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 Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Iron +388.6%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.9%
Contains more Potassium +533.3%
Contains more Zinc +23.2%
Contains more Copper +49.5%
Contains more Manganese +206.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
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 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Iron +388.6%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.9%
Contains more Potassium +533.3%
Contains more Zinc +23.2%
Contains more Copper +49.5%
Contains more Manganese +206.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%

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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Pasta
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +549.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.9%
Contains more Folate +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55.6%
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +549.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.9%
Contains more Folate +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +83.7%
Contains more Fats +722.9%
Contains more Carbs +197%
Contains more Other +803.2%
Contains more Water +1257.6%
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
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Protein +83.7%
Contains more Fats +722.9%
Contains more Carbs +197%
Contains more Other +803.2%
Contains more Water +1257.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1501.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1027%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1501.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1027%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 71.25g 24.93g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 9.46g 5.15g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 8.64g 1.05g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 74.05g 24.93g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 418kcal 131kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 1.29g Pasta
Fiber 2.8g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 19mg 6mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Iron 5.57mg 1.14mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phosphorus 102mg 63mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Potassium 152mg 24mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sodium 941mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 0.69mg 0.56mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Copper 0.139mg 0.093mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.686mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 10.3µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A 2IU 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 1.15mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.209mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.15mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 0.992mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.183mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.034mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Folate 134µg 64µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.14µg Pasta
Vitamin K 25.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.065mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.268mg 0.134mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.197mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.652mg 0.348mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.172mg 0.097mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Methionine 0.147mg 0.079mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.247mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.399mg 0.217mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.197mg 0.103mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g Pasta
Saturated Fat 1.653g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 1.986g 0.124g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.429g 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) Pasta
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)
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
16%
Pasta

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 - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 935mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.503g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.