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

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

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more iron, folate, manganese, and vitamin K; however, pork is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Pork covers your daily selenium needs 64% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • Pork 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 pork is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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%
Pork
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
Contains more IronIron +540.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7522.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +178.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +246.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +141.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +339.8%
~equal in Calcium ~19mg

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%
Pork
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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 2% 0.67% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +296.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2580%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +439.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +677.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +462.3%

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
Pork
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27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +214.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +188.8%
Contains more FatsFats +61.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1045.9%

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
Pork
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41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +302.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +211.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Pork DV% diff.
Selenium 10.3µg 45.3µg 64%
Iron 5.57mg 0.87mg 59%
Sodium 941mg 62mg 38%
Protein 9.46g 27.32g 36%
Folate 134µg 5µg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.464mg 29%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.009mg 29%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg 27%
Carbs 74.05g 0g 25%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.7µg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 1.2g 24%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0µg 21%
Phosphorus 102mg 246mg 21%
Saturated fat 1.653g 5.23g 16%
Zinc 0.69mg 2.39mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.877mg 15%
Choline 16.7mg 93.9mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.321mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 6.19g 11%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Calories 418kcal 242kcal 9%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 5.037mg 9%
Potassium 152mg 423mg 8%
Fats 8.64g 13.92g 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Copper 0.139mg 0.073mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 53IU 7%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.29mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.698mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 28mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 0g N/A
Calcium 19mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 1.29g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.338mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 1.234mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 1.26mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 2.177mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.712mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 1.473mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 1.067mg 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Pork
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)
54%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
55%
Pork

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 - 80mg)
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 - 3.577g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 879mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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.
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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.