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

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How are saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and flax seeds different?

  • Flax seeds are higher than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) in copper, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B6, and selenium.
  • Flax seeds cover your daily need for copper, 120% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 31 times more sodium than flax seeds. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 941mg of sodium, while flax seeds contain 30mg.

Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Seeds, flaxseed types were used in this article.

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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 280% 77% 72% 215% 407% 118% 275% 3.9% 324% 139%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1604.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1242.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +434.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +777.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +529%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +529.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +261.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +146.6%
~equal in Iron ~5.73mg

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 2% 0% 6.2% 0% 411% 37% 58% 59% 109% 0% 11% 65% 43%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +271%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +202.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +490.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +54%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more CholineCholine +371.3%
~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
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +156.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.3%
Contains more FatsFats +388%
Contains more WaterWater +37.8%
Contains more OtherOther +32.5%

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
9% 19% 72%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.73 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +279%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +494.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 67.83 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.12 g
Fructose: 0.19 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.98 g
Galactose: 0 g
74% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +233.3%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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) Flax seeds
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Flax seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 28.73g 159%
Copper 0.139mg 1.22mg 120%
Fiber 2.8g 27.3g 98%
Magnesium 23mg 392mg 88%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 1.644mg 79%
Manganese 0.686mg 2.482mg 78%
Phosphorus 102mg 642mg 77%
Fats 8.64g 42.16g 52%
Sodium 941mg 30mg 40%
Zinc 0.69mg 4.34mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.473mg 30%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Selenium 10.3µg 25.4µg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.161mg 25%
Calcium 19mg 255mg 24%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 3.08mg 21%
Potassium 152mg 813mg 19%
Protein 9.46g 18.29g 18%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 4.3µg 18%
Carbs 74.05g 28.88g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 7.527g 14%
Folate 134µg 87µg 12%
Choline 16.7mg 78.7mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.653g 3.663g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.985mg 9%
Calories 418kcal 534kcal 6%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.31mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Iron 5.57mg 5.73mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 1.58g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 1.55g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.297mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.896mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 1.235mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.862mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.957mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 1.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.472mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0g 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 0.007g 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) Flax seeds
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)
62%
Flax seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
191%
Flax seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
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 - 2.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 911mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Flax seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.