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

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A recap on differences between Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Sweet potato

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin K, Manganese, and Selenium, yet Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Sweet potato covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 79% more than Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 17 times more Selenium than Sweet potato. While Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 10.3µg of Selenium, Sweet potato contains only 0.6µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Sweet potato is lower.

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

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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 Iron +813.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +117%
Contains more Zinc +130%
Contains more Manganese +165.9%
Contains more Selenium +1616.7%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains more Potassium +121.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Copper - 0.151
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 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Contains more Iron +813.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +117%
Contains more Zinc +130%
Contains more Manganese +165.9%
Contains more Selenium +1616.7%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains more Potassium +121.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Copper - 0.151

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 E +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +698.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1056.6%
Contains more Folate +1118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1311.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +709250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143%
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 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +698.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1056.6%
Contains more Folate +1118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1311.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +709250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +502.5%
Contains more Fats +17180%
Contains more Carbs +268%
Contains more Other +185.7%
Contains more Water +1430.3%
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
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +502.5%
Contains more Fats +17180%
Contains more Carbs +268%
Contains more Other +185.7%
Contains more Water +1430.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +198500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34435.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +198500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34435.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +436.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +700%
Contains more Fructose +268.4%
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
75% 15% 6% 4%
Starch: 12.65 g
Sucrose: 2.52 g
Glucose: 0.96 g
Fructose: 0.7 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +436.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +700%
Contains more Fructose +268.4%

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) Sweet potato
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 71.25g 17.12g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 9.46g 1.57g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 8.64g 0.05g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 74.05g 20.12g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 418kcal 86kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g 12.65g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 1.29g 4.18g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fiber 2.8g 3g Sweet potato
Calcium 19mg 30mg Sweet potato
Iron 5.57mg 0.61mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 23mg 25mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 102mg 47mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Potassium 152mg 337mg Sweet potato
Sodium 941mg 55mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.69mg 0.3mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Copper 0.139mg 0.151mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.686mg 0.258mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 10.3µg 0.6µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A 2IU 14187IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 709µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.26mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin C 0mg 2.4mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.078mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.061mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 0.557mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.8mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.209mg Sweet potato
Folate 134µg 11µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 25.4µg 1.8µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.031mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.268mg 0.083mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.055mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.652mg 0.092mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.172mg 0.066mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Methionine 0.147mg 0.029mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.089mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.399mg 0.086mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.197mg 0.031mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g 0g Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 1.653g 0.018g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 1.986g 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.014g 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 Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Sweet potato
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)
85%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 886mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.89g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.