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

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Important differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and potato salad

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, manganese, and selenium; however, potato salad has more vitamin C.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)'s daily need coverage for iron is 62% more.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 19 times more folate than potato salad. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 134µg of folate, while potato salad has 7µg.
  • Potato salad is lower in sodium.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has a higher glycemic index than potato salad.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more IronIron +756.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +579.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +151.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.8%
~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%
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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +811.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +711.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +623.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1814.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.534mg

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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +253%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +562.9%
Contains more OtherOther +43.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1405%
~equal in Fats ~8.2g

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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24.9%

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 salad
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Potato salad DV% diff.
Iron 5.57mg 0.65mg 62%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.077mg 52%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 0.89mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.06mg 33%
Folate 134µg 7µg 32%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.101mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg 23%
Carbs 74.05g 11.17g 21%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 21%
Sodium 941mg 529mg 18%
Calories 418kcal 143kcal 14%
Protein 9.46g 2.68g 14%
Selenium 10.3µg 4.1µg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 3.737g 7%
Phosphorus 102mg 52mg 7%
Fiber 2.8g 1.3g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.141mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin A 1µg 32µg 3%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.31mg 3%
Potassium 152mg 254mg 3%
Choline 16.7mg 3%
Copper 0.139mg 0.118mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 15mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 2.48g 1%
Fats 8.64g 8.2g 1%
Saturated fat 1.653g 1.429g 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 9.87g N/A
Calcium 19mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 1.29g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.534mg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.062mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Potato salad
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)
13%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.224g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.