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

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What are the main differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and salsa?

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, selenium, and phosphorus, while salsa is higher in vitamin A.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)'s daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 54% higher.
  • Salsa has 57 times less saturated fat than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 1.653g of saturated fat, while salsa has 0.029g.

We used Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and USDA Commodity, salsa types in this comparison.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 24% 84% 32% 4.6% 13% 56% 0% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.3%
Contains more IronIron +148.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +305.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +240%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2475%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.3%

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%
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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 13% 9.3% 0% 0% 13% 6.9% 20% 0% 34% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1304%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1523.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +496.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +605.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
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7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +530.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4220%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +957.9%
Contains more OtherOther +75%
Contains more WaterWater +1676.2%

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
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19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.107 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12312.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4418.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%

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) Salsa
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Salsa DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.05mg 54%
Iron 5.57mg 2.24mg 42%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.03mg 35%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 1.08mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.107g 32%
Manganese 0.686mg 30%
Folate 134µg 19µg 29%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Sodium 941mg 430mg 22%
Carbs 74.05g 7g 22%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 21%
Calories 418kcal 36kcal 19%
Selenium 10.3µg 0.4µg 18%
Protein 9.46g 1.5g 16%
Fats 8.64g 0.2g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 11%
Phosphorus 102mg 30mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.653g 0.029g 7%
Fiber 2.8g 1.4g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.149mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 0.016g 5%
Copper 0.139mg 0.096mg 5%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.17mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg 4%
Potassium 152mg 270mg 3%
Choline 16.7mg 3%
Vitamin A 1µg 28µg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 16mg 2%
Calcium 19mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 5.6g N/A
Sugar 1.29g N/A
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
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 - 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) Salsa
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)
9%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
23%
Salsa

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 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?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 511mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.624g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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

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.