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

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

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin K, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B3, yet pretzel is higher in manganese and folate.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 23% more than pretzel.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 9 times more vitamin K than pretzel. While saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 25.4µg of vitamin K, pretzel contains only 2.8µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pretzel is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted.

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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 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Contains more IronIron +21.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +134.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48%

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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +807.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.6%
~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
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +194.9%
Contains more WaterWater +61.3%
Contains more OtherOther +25.4%
~equal in Protein ~10.04g
~equal in Carbs ~80.39g

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
16% 30% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +173.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +274.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.3%

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
97%
Starch: 72.58 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.31 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.11 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +475%
Contains more FructoseFructose +63.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +13.3%
~equal in Starch ~72.58g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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) Pretzel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Pretzel DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 1.291g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.424mg 23%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 2.8µg 19%
Manganese 0.686mg 1.015mg 14%
Sodium 941mg 1240mg 13%
Iron 5.57mg 4.58mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.332mg 12%
Selenium 10.3µg 4.4µg 11%
Fats 8.64g 2.93g 9%
Folate 134µg 166µg 8%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 5.27mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.653g 0.391g 6%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.47mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Phosphorus 102mg 128mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.322mg 4%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.04mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 0.727g 3%
Choline 16.7mg 29.5mg 2%
Calories 418kcal 384kcal 2%
Starch 67.83g 72.58g 2%
Copper 0.139mg 0.156mg 2%
Fiber 2.8g 3.4g 2%
Potassium 152mg 223mg 2%
Carbs 74.05g 80.39g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg 2%
Protein 9.46g 10.04g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.074mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 27mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 29mg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 76.99g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 2.21g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g 0.004g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.097mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.407mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0.757mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.48mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.22mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g 0.063g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g 1.223g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Pretzel
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)
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
67%
Pretzel

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 - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
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 - 9)
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 Saturated fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.262g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.4)

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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.