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

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

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in iron and vitamin B1, while peanut butter is higher in vitamin E, manganese, vitamin B3, magnesium, phosphorus, and copper.
  • Peanut butter's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 53% higher.
  • Peanut butter has 55 times less sodium than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 941mg of sodium, while peanut butter has 17mg.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has a higher glycemic index (74) than peanut butter (14).

We used Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more IronIron +220.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +151.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +630.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +267.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +203.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +263.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +228.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +142.7%

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% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +368%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8366.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +54%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +691.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +412.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +277.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +231.9%
Contains more WaterWater +310.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +134.8%
Contains more FatsFats +494.4%
~equal in Other ~2.89g

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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1206.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +159.3%

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
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +1805.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +58.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0.13g
~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) Peanut butter
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) Peanut butter DV% diff.
Fats 8.64g 51.36g 66%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 25.941g 60%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 9.1mg 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 12.535g 51%
Iron 5.57mg 1.74mg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.15mg 46%
Manganese 0.686mg 1.665mg 43%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 13.112mg 42%
Sodium 941mg 17mg 40%
Saturated fat 1.653g 10.325g 39%
Magnesium 23mg 168mg 35%
Phosphorus 102mg 335mg 33%
Copper 0.139mg 0.422mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.441mg 27%
Protein 9.46g 22.21g 26%
Starch 67.83g 3.56g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.192mg 23%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0.3µg 21%
Zinc 0.69mg 2.51mg 17%
Carbs 74.05g 22.31g 17%
Potassium 152mg 558mg 12%
Folate 134µg 87µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 1.137mg 12%
Selenium 10.3µg 4.1µg 11%
Calories 418kcal 598kcal 9%
Fiber 2.8g 5g 9%
Choline 16.7mg 63mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Calcium 19mg 49mg 3%
Net carbs 71.25g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 10.49g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Peanut butter
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)
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
84%
Peanut butter

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 - 9.2g)
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 - 8.672g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 924mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter 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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.