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

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The main differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and penne

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in iron, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat, yet penne is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 60% higher.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 12 times more polyunsaturated fat than penne. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 4.835g of polyunsaturated fat, while penne contains 0.4g.
  • Penne contains less sodium.
  • Penne has a lower glycemic index than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).

Food types used in this article are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.

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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%
Penne
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 27% 11% 30% 0% 30% 51% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.6%
Contains more IronIron +596.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +368.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.6%

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%
Penne
0
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~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
Penne
1
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +66%
Contains more FatsFats +116%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +340.8%
Contains more OtherOther +154.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1333.7%

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
Penne
0
62% 27% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +98.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1108.8%

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) Penne
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Penne DV% diff.
Iron 5.57mg 0.8mg 60%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 59%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 40%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 37%
Folate 134µg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.4g 30%
Manganese 0.686mg 30%
Sodium 941mg 248mg 30%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 21%
Carbs 74.05g 16.8g 19%
Selenium 10.3µg 19%
Calories 418kcal 126kcal 15%
Copper 0.139mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Protein 9.46g 5.7g 8%
Fats 8.64g 4g 7%
Calcium 19mg 89mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 4%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.1mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.653g 2.3g 3%
Choline 16.7mg 3%
Phosphorus 102mg 118mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 1g 2%
Magnesium 23mg 30mg 2%
Potassium 152mg 122mg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 14.1g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 1.9g N/A
Fiber 2.8g 2.7g 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 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 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) Penne
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)
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
20%
Penne

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 - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.61g)
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 - 0.647g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 693mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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

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.