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

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How are saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and potato bread different?

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, manganese, and vitamin K; however, potato bread is richer in phosphorus, calcium, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 43% higher.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 5 times more vitamin B3 than potato bread. While saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 6.442mg of vitamin B3, potato bread contains only 1.25mg.
  • Potato bread has less sodium.
  • Potato bread has a lower glycemic index (61) than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) (74).

Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Bread, potato are the varieties used 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 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Contains more IronIron +147.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +171.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +889.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +372.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +108.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +261.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.1%
~equal in Selenium ~9.5µg

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 0% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +273.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +359.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +273.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +10.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~126µg

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
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more FatsFats +176%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.1%
Contains more WaterWater +564.4%
Contains more OtherOther +33.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Potato bread DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.188mg 43%
Iron 5.57mg 2.25mg 42%
Phosphorus 102mg 369mg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0g 32%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 1.25mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.106mg 29%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Sodium 941mg 375mg 25%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.253mg 19%
Calcium 19mg 188mg 17%
Potassium 152mg 718mg 17%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 6.8µg 16%
Fiber 2.8g 6.3g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.232mg 11%
Carbs 74.05g 47.07g 9%
Saturated fat 1.653g 0g 8%
Fats 8.64g 3.13g 8%
Calories 418kcal 266kcal 8%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.44mg 7%
Protein 9.46g 12.5g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.817mg 6%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.47mg 5%
Copper 0.139mg 0.094mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 0g 5%
Vitamin A 1µg 24µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.15µg 3%
Folate 134µg 126µg 2%
Selenium 10.3µg 9.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 28mg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 40.77g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.29g 9.38g N/A
Trans fat 0.167g 0g N/A
Choline 16.7mg 18.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.224mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.268mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.311mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.285mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.143mg 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 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) Potato bread
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)
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
59%
Potato bread

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 - 8.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 566mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.653g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.