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

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

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, and manganese; however, jalapeño is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
  • Jalapeño's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 132% more.
  • Jalapeño contains 314 times less sodium than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 941mg of sodium, while jalapeño contains 3mg.
  • Jalapeño has a lower glycemic index (32) than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) (74).

We used Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Peppers, jalapeno, raw types in this article.

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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 11% 3.6% 22% 9.4% 15% 3.8% 11% 0.39% 13% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.3%
Contains more IronIron +2128%
Contains more CopperCopper +202.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +392.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +292.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +607.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2475%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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 395% 18% 72% 0% 10% 16% 24% 19% 97% 0% 46% 20% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1655%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +595.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +403.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +37.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +396.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +387.2%
~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
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +939.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2235.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1039.2%
Contains more OtherOther +428.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1715.6%

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
39% 12% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.112 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6748.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4217%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.4%

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
36% 64%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 2.63 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1133.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1284.2%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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) Jalapeño
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Jalapeño DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 118.6mg 132%
Iron 5.57mg 0.25mg 67%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.04mg 55%
Sodium 941mg 3mg 41%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 1.28mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.07mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.112g 31%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Folate 134µg 27µg 27%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.097mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.419mg 26%
Carbs 74.05g 6.5g 23%
Calories 418kcal 29kcal 19%
Selenium 10.3µg 0.4µg 18%
Protein 9.46g 0.91g 17%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 3.58mg 16%
Fats 8.64g 0.37g 13%
Phosphorus 102mg 26mg 11%
Copper 0.139mg 0.046mg 10%
Saturated fat 1.653g 0.092g 7%
Vitamin A 1µg 54µg 6%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 18.5µg 6%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.14mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 0.029g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.315mg 4%
Fructose 0.19g 2.63g 3%
Potassium 152mg 248mg 3%
Choline 16.7mg 7.5mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 15mg 2%
Calcium 19mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 4.12g N/A
Fiber 2.8g 2.8g 0%
Trans fat 0.167g 0g 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%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g 0.062g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Jalapeño
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)
55%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

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 lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
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?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 938mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.561g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/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.