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

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How are Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Spaghetti different?

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin K, Manganese, and Vitamin B5, however, Spaghetti is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 63% higher.
  • Spaghetti has less Sodium.

Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +1014%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.9%
Contains more Potassium +245.5%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Copper +39%
Contains more Manganese +113%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Selenium +156.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +1014%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.9%
Contains more Potassium +245.5%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Copper +39%
Contains more Manganese +113%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Selenium +156.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3410%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2335%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1510.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.5%
Contains more Folate +1814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3410%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2335%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1510.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.5%
Contains more Folate +1814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63.1%
Contains more Fats +829%
Contains more Carbs +140%
Contains more Other +900%
Contains more Water +1130.3%
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
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +63.1%
Contains more Fats +829%
Contains more Carbs +140%
Contains more Other +900%
Contains more Water +1130.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1416%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1383.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.4%
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1416%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1383.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +160.8%
Contains more Glucose +200%
Contains more Fructose +533.3%
Contains more Maltose +145%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +160.8%
Contains more Glucose +200%
Contains more Fructose +533.3%
Contains more Maltose +145%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

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) Spaghetti
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price 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) Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 71.25g 29.06g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 9.46g 5.8g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 8.64g 0.93g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 74.05g 30.86g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 418kcal 158kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g 26.01g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g 0.03g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 1.29g 0.56g Spaghetti
Fiber 2.8g 1.8g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 19mg 7mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Iron 5.57mg 0.5mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phosphorus 102mg 58mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Potassium 152mg 44mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sodium 941mg 1mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.69mg 0.51mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Copper 0.139mg 0.1mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.686mg 0.322mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 10.3µg 26.4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.06mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.02mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.02mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 0.4mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.112mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.049mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Folate 134µg 7µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.083mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.268mg 0.206mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.228mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.652mg 0.44mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.172mg 0.133mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Methionine 0.147mg 0.065mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.297mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.399mg 0.262mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.197mg 0.132mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g 0g Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 1.653g 0.176g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 1.986g 0.131g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.326g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g 0.024g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Spaghetti
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 940mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.477g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.