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

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A recap on differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and shallot

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin K, manganese, and selenium, yet shallot is higher in vitamin B6.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) covers your daily iron needs 55% more than shallot.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 78 times more sodium than shallot. While saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 941mg of sodium, shallot contains only 12mg.
  • The glycemic index of shallot is lower.

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

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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 15% 11% 29% 45% 29% 11% 26% 1.6% 38% 6.5%
Contains more IronIron +364.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +58%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +134.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +758.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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 27% 0% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2775%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1070%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2335%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3121%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3075%
Contains more FolateFolate +294.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +301.2%
~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
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +278.4%
Contains more FatsFats +8540%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +340.8%
Contains more OtherOther +250%
Contains more WaterWater +1480.2%

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14085.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12297.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Shallot DV% diff.
Iron 5.57mg 1.2mg 55%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.06mg 54%
Sodium 941mg 12mg 40%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 0.2mg 39%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.02mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.039g 32%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Folate 134µg 34µg 25%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0.8µg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.345mg 20%
Carbs 74.05g 16.8g 19%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.292mg 17%
Selenium 10.3µg 1.2µg 17%
Calories 418kcal 72kcal 17%
Protein 9.46g 2.5g 14%
Fats 8.64g 0.1g 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.653g 0.017g 7%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.04mg 7%
Copper 0.139mg 0.088mg 6%
Phosphorus 102mg 60mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 0.014g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.29mg 5%
Potassium 152mg 334mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.4mg 3%
Fiber 2.8g 3.2g 2%
Calcium 19mg 37mg 2%
Choline 16.7mg 11.3mg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 13.6g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 1.29g 7.87g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.028mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.098mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.106mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0.149mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.125mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.043mg 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) Shallot
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%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 929mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.636g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.58g)
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 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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.