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

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Significant differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and pecan

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more iron, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin B2; however, pecan is richer in manganese, copper, zinc, fiber, and phosphorus.
  • Pecan covers your daily manganese needs 166% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 74, while the glycemic index of pecan is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Nuts, pecans.

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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%
Pecan
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Contains more IronIron +120.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +171.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +426.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +268.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +763.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +556.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +556%

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%
Pecan
6
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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +274.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +452%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +625.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +144.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +142.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.66mg

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
Pecan
1
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +434.3%
Contains more WaterWater +43.5%
Contains more OtherOther +89.2%
Contains more FatsFats +733%
~equal in Protein ~9.17g

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
Pecan
2
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1954.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +347%

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
Pecan
1
10% 88%
Starch: 0.46 g
Sucrose: 3.9 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +14645.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +200%
Contains more FructoseFructose +375%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~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) Pecan
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) Pecan DV% diff.
Manganese 0.686mg 4.5mg 166%
Copper 0.139mg 1.2mg 118%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 21.614g 112%
Fats 8.64g 71.97g 97%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 40.801g 97%
Sodium 941mg 0mg 41%
Iron 5.57mg 2.53mg 38%
Zinc 0.69mg 4.53mg 35%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 1.167mg 33%
Starch 67.83g 0.46g 28%
Folate 134µg 22µg 28%
Fiber 2.8g 9.6g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.13mg 27%
Phosphorus 102mg 277mg 25%
Magnesium 23mg 121mg 23%
Saturated fat 1.653g 6.18g 21%
Carbs 74.05g 13.86g 20%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 3.5µg 18%
Calories 418kcal 691kcal 14%
Selenium 10.3µg 3.8µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.21mg 10%
Potassium 152mg 410mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.863mg 7%
Calcium 19mg 70mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Choline 16.7mg 40.5mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.66mg 3%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 1.4mg 2%
Protein 9.46g 9.17g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 4.26g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 3.97g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.093mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0.598mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.426mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.262mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0.04g 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 N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Pecan
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)
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
149%
Pecan

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 - 2.68g)
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 - 4.527g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 941mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan 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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.