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

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The main differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and ricotta

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, and vitamin K, yet ricotta is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 65% higher.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 114 times more manganese than ricotta. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 0.686mg of manganese, while ricotta contains 0.006mg.
  • Ricotta contains less sodium.
  • Ricotta has a lower glycemic index than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).

Food types used in this article are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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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 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.8%
Contains more IronIron +1365.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +561.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +989.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.8%

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% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +945.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6094.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2209.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1016.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +277.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~17.5mg

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
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2335.9%
Contains more OtherOther +174.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19%
Contains more FatsFats +50.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1319.8%

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
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1155.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +82.6%

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) Ricotta
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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) Ricotta DV% diff.
Iron 5.57mg 0.38mg 65%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.013mg 57%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 0.104mg 40%
Sodium 941mg 84mg 37%
Folate 134µg 12µg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.385g 30%
Saturated fat 1.653g 8.295g 30%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.006mg 30%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Carbs 74.05g 3.04g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.195mg 22%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 1.1µg 20%
Calcium 19mg 207mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Copper 0.139mg 0.021mg 13%
Vitamin A 1µg 120µg 13%
Calories 418kcal 174kcal 12%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.34µg 10%
Phosphorus 102mg 158mg 8%
Selenium 10.3µg 14.5µg 8%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.11mg 7%
Fats 8.64g 12.98g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.213mg 6%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.16mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 3.627g 4%
Protein 9.46g 11.26g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.043mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 11mg 3%
Potassium 152mg 105mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 3.04g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 0.27g N/A
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Choline 16.7mg 17.5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.459mg 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) Ricotta
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)
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
29%
Ricotta

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 - 51mg)
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 - 6.642g)
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?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 857mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.