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

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Differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and soy sauce

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin K, and selenium, while soy sauce has more manganese and magnesium.
  • Soy sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 198% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower.
  • Soy sauce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of soy sauce is 15, while the glycemic index of saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 74.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).

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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 53% 9.9% 38% 54% 14% 24% 71% 716% 133% 2.7%
Contains more IronIron +284.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +223.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1960%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +221.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +186.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.4%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.3% 38% 41% 18% 34% 0% 0% 11% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2027.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +195.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +193.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +857.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~18.3mg

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
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1415.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1402%
Contains more WaterWater +1308.9%
Contains more OtherOther +443.2%

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
17% 21% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.263 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2156.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1738.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.6%

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
25% 75%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.3 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 +150%
~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) Soy sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Soy sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 941mg 5493mg 198%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.033mg 56%
Iron 5.57mg 1.45mg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.263g 30%
Folate 134µg 14µg 30%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 2.196mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.165mg 25%
Carbs 74.05g 4.93g 23%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0µg 21%
Selenium 10.3µg 0.5µg 18%
Calories 418kcal 53kcal 18%
Manganese 0.686mg 1.018mg 14%
Magnesium 23mg 74mg 12%
Fats 8.64g 0.57g 12%
Copper 0.139mg 0.043mg 11%
Phosphorus 102mg 166mg 9%
Fiber 2.8g 0.8g 8%
Potassium 152mg 435mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.653g 0.073g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 0.088g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.148mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.297mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Protein 9.46g 8.14g 3%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.87mg 2%
Calcium 19mg 33mg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 4.13g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g 0g N/A
Choline 16.7mg 18.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.271mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.318mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.353mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.332mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.174mg 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 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) Soy sauce
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)
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains less Sodium (difference - 4552mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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