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

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Significant differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and taffy (candy)

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, manganese, vitamin K, selenium, and copper in saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher than in taffy (candy).
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) covers your daily iron needs 70% more than taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) contains less sodium.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 74, while the glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4966.7%
Contains more IronIron +55600%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +228.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1371.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%

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% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2407.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3958.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +322000%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8366.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2600%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31433.3%
Contains more FatsFats +159.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1117.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.6%
~equal in Water ~4.85g

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
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +137%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3895.9%

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) Taffy (candy)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Iron 5.57mg 0.01mg 70%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.028mg 56%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 0.002mg 40%
Sodium 941mg 52mg 39%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.012mg 37%
Folate 134µg 0µg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.121g 31%
Manganese 0.686mg 0mg 30%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0.3µg 21%
Protein 9.46g 0.03g 19%
Selenium 10.3µg 0.7µg 17%
Copper 0.139mg 0mg 15%
Phosphorus 102mg 1mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.004mg 11%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Fats 8.64g 3.33g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.09mg 7%
Carbs 74.05g 91.56g 6%
Magnesium 23mg 0mg 5%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.21mg 4%
Potassium 152mg 3mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin A 1µg 27µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 0.838g 3%
Choline 16.7mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.01µg 3%
Saturated fat 1.653g 2.049g 2%
Calories 418kcal 397kcal 1%
Calcium 19mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 68.48g N/A
Trans fat 0.167g 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g 0.013g 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 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Taffy (candy)
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)
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 889mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.396g)
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

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.