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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.
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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +83.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1047.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +484.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1034.2%
Contains more IronIron +99.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +136%
Contains more ZincZinc +58%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +510.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1074.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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% 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 FatsFats +47.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.8%
Contains more WaterWater +135.6%
Contains more OtherOther +94.6%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +362.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +133.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.586g

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 DV% diff.
Manganese 0.686mg 28.408mg 1205%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 1.01mg 71%
Iron 5.57mg 11.1mg 69%
Magnesium 23mg 264mg 57%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.115mg 49%
Potassium 152mg 1724mg 46%
Sodium 941mg 148mg 34%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 1.46mg 31%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 21%
Phosphorus 102mg 252mg 21%
Copper 0.139mg 0.328mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 2.067g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.267mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 11%
Folate 134µg 93µg 10%
Selenium 10.3µg 5.6µg 9%
Calcium 19mg 111mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Calories 418kcal 310kcal 5%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.09mg 4%
Fiber 2.8g 3.9g 4%
Protein 9.46g 11.43g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 0.429g 4%
Fats 8.64g 5.85g 4%
Vitamin A 1µg 27µg 3%
Carbs 74.05g 65.37g 3%
Choline 16.7mg 3%
Net carbs 71.25g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 1.29g N/A
Trans fat 0.167g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 1.653g 1.586g 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Saffron
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)
54%
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.