Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and potato chips different?
- Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and folate; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin E for potato chips is 53% higher.
- Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 118 times more sodium than potato chips. While saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 941mg of sodium, potato chips contain only 8mg.
- Potato chips have a lower glycemic index (56) than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) (74).
Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +241.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +191.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +738.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +320.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +147.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +68.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +197.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +692.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +667.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +124.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin E | 1.15mg | 9.11mg | 53% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.835g | 12.17g | 49% |
| Iron | 5.57mg | 1.63mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.702mg | 0.167mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.086mg | 0.66mg | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 1.653g | 10.96g | 42% |
| Sodium | 941mg | 8mg | 41% |
| Fats | 8.64g | 34.6g | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.1mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 1275mg | 33% |
| Starch | 67.83g | 28% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.487mg | 0.197mg | 22% |
| Folate | 134µg | 45µg | 22% |
| Histidine | 0.197mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.986g | 9.84g | 20% |
| Copper | 0.139mg | 0.306mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.442mg | 3.827mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.686mg | 0.44mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 67mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 102mg | 165mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 4.8g | 8% |
| Carbs | 74.05g | 52.9g | 7% |
| Calories | 418kcal | 536kcal | 6% |
| Protein | 9.46g | 7g | 5% |
| Selenium | 10.3µg | 8.1µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.09mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Choline | 16.7mg | 37.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.402mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 25.4µg | 22.1µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 71.25g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.29g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.167g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.268mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.333mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.652mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.147mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.45mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.399mg | 0.392mg | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.46 g
Fats:
8.64 g
Carbs:
74.05 g
Water:
5.05 g
Other:
2.8 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +165.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +300.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.835 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +395.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +151.7% |