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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, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Penne is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from 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.

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.
Contains more Iron +596.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.6%
Contains more Calcium +368.4%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains less Sodium -73.6%
Contains more Zinc +59.4%
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 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +596.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.6%
Contains more Calcium +368.4%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains less Sodium -73.6%
Contains more Zinc +59.4%

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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0
Penne
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +66%
Contains more Fats +116%
Contains more Carbs +340.8%
Contains more Other +154.5%
Contains more Water +1333.7%
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
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 Protein +66%
Contains more Fats +116%
Contains more Carbs +340.8%
Contains more Other +154.5%
Contains more Water +1333.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1108.8%
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 71.25g 14.1g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 9.46g 5.7g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 8.64g 4g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 74.05g 16.8g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 418kcal 126kcal 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 1.9g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fiber 2.8g 2.7g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 19mg 89mg Penne
Iron 5.57mg 0.8mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 23mg 30mg Penne
Phosphorus 102mg 118mg Penne
Potassium 152mg 122mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sodium 941mg 248mg Penne
Zinc 0.69mg 1.1mg Penne
Copper 0.139mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.686mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 10.3µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin E 1.15mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B1 0.702mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.487mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 6.442mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.536mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.086mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Folate 134µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0.09µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 25.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.116mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.268mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.333mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.652mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.172mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Methionine 0.147mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phenylalanine 0.45mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.399mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.197mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g 0.2g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saturated Fat 1.653g 2.3g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Monounsaturated Fat 1.986g 1g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.4g 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) Penne
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)
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
20%
Penne

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 - 0.61g)
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 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.