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

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

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin K, and vitamin B1; however, pilaf is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, folate, manganese, and phosphorus.
  • Pilaf covers your daily selenium needs 40% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • Pilaf has 51 times less vitamin K than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 25.4µg of vitamin K, while pilaf has 0.5µg.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains less sodium.
  • 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 pilaf is 60.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, 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%
Pilaf
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 25% 17% 92% 55% 28% 66% 170% 115% 177%
Contains more IronIron +128.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +336.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +214.6%

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%
Pilaf
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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 14% 1.3% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2775%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +459.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4980%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +365.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.127mg
~equal in Choline ~17.5mg

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
Pilaf
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10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more FatsFats +530.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.1%
Contains more WaterWater +59.2%
Contains more OtherOther +37.9%
~equal in Carbs ~76.31g

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
Pilaf
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29% 35% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +432.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1182.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.4%

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
Pilaf
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98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +20%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +15.3%
~equal in Starch ~71.23g
~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) Pilaf
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Pilaf DV% diff.
Selenium 10.3µg 32.4µg 40%
Iron 5.57mg 2.44mg 39%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.087mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.377g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.4mg 24%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0.5µg 21%
Folate 134µg 212µg 20%
Sodium 941mg 1303mg 16%
Fats 8.64g 1.37g 11%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.882mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.603mg 8%
Phosphorus 102mg 154mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.04mg 7%
Fiber 2.8g 1.2g 6%
Calcium 19mg 83mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.653g 0.307g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 0.373g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.715mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.02µg 3%
Calories 418kcal 359kcal 3%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.01mg 3%
Copper 0.139mg 0.166mg 3%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 6.127mg 2%
Protein 9.46g 10.42g 2%
Magnesium 23mg 32mg 2%
Starch 67.83g 71.23g 1%
Potassium 152mg 188mg 1%
Carbs 74.05g 76.31g 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 75.11g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 1.29g 1.53g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g 0g N/A
Choline 16.7mg 17.5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.221mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.279mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0.523mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.189mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.32mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.374mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.15mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0g 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Pilaf
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)
47%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
77%
Pilaf

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 - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.346g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.