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

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

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin K, and manganese; however, pizza is richer in selenium, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)'s daily need coverage for iron is 39% more.
  • Pizza contains 4 times less vitamin K than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 25.4µg of vitamin K, while pizza contains 6.7µg.
  • Pizza has less sodium.
  • Pizza has a lower glycemic index (60) than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) (74).

We used Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more IronIron +124.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +889.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg

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%
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +279.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6800%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +366.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.08mg
~equal in Choline ~16.4mg

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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +122.2%
Contains more OtherOther +15.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.4%
Contains more FatsFats +12.2%
Contains more WaterWater +754.9%

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
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31.3%

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
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more StarchStarch +151.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +550%
Contains more FructoseFructose +426.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~1.05g

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) Pizza
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) Pizza DV% diff.
Iron 5.57mg 2.48mg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.39mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.195mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 1.681g 21%
Starch 67.83g 26.95g 17%
Calcium 19mg 188mg 17%
Selenium 10.3µg 19.9µg 17%
Phosphorus 102mg 216mg 16%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 6.7µg 16%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 3.825mg 16%
Sodium 941mg 598mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.42µg 14%
Carbs 74.05g 33.33g 14%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.36mg 14%
Saturated fat 1.653g 4.465g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 11%
Folate 134µg 93µg 10%
Calories 418kcal 266kcal 8%
Vitamin A 1µg 69µg 8%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.34mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Protein 9.46g 11.39g 4%
Copper 0.139mg 0.105mg 4%
Fiber 2.8g 2.3g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 2.608g 2%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.83mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Fats 8.64g 9.69g 2%
Potassium 152mg 172mg 1%
Fructose 0.19g 1g 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 31.03g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 1.29g 3.58g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.08mg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g 0.241g N/A
Choline 16.7mg 16.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g 1.367g 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) Pizza
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)
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
58%
Pizza

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 - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.29g)
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 - 2.812g)
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?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza 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
  2. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.