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

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A recap on differences between Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Saffron

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, yet Saffron is higher in Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1205% more than Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 6 times more Sodium than Saffron. While Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 941mg of Sodium, Saffron contains only 148mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Spices, saffron.

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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 Selenium +83.9%
Contains more Calcium +484.2%
Contains more Iron +99.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1047.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.1%
Contains more Potassium +1034.2%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Zinc +58%
Contains more Copper +136%
Contains more Manganese +4041.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Selenium +83.9%
Contains more Calcium +484.2%
Contains more Iron +99.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1047.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.1%
Contains more Potassium +1034.2%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Zinc +58%
Contains more Copper +136%
Contains more Manganese +4041.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +510.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +341.2%
Contains more Folate +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +26400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1074.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +510.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +341.2%
Contains more Folate +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +26400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1074.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +47.7%
Contains more Carbs +13.3%
Contains more Protein +20.8%
Contains more Water +135.6%
Contains more Other +94.6%
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% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more Fats +47.7%
Contains more Carbs +13.3%
Contains more Protein +20.8%
Contains more Water +135.6%
Contains more Other +94.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +362.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.586
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +362.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.586

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) Saffron
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
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 71.25g 61.47g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 9.46g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 8.64g 5.85g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 74.05g 65.37g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 418kcal 310kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 1.29g Saffron
Fiber 2.8g 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 19mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 5.57mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 23mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 102mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 152mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 941mg 148mg Saffron
Zinc 0.69mg 1.09mg Saffron
Copper 0.139mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.686mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 10.3µg 5.6µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A 2IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 1.15mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.115mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.267mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 1.46mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.536mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 134µg 93µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 25.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.116mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.268mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.333mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.652mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.172mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Methionine 0.147mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phenylalanine 0.45mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.399mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.197mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g 0g Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.653g 1.586g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 1.986g 0.429g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 2.067g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Saffron
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

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?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 793mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.