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

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

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, Copper, and Selenium, yet Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) covers your daily Iron needs 54% more than Tamale.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 14 times more Vitamin B1 than Tamale. While Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 0.702mg of Vitamin B1, Tamale contains only 0.05mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tamale is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Tamales (Navajo).

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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 +356.6%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains more Copper +120.6%
Contains more Manganese +294.3%
Contains more Selenium +71.7%
Contains more Calcium +52.6%
Contains less Sodium -54.6%
Contains more Zinc +114.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 99
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% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Iron +356.6%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains more Copper +120.6%
Contains more Manganese +294.3%
Contains more Selenium +71.7%
Contains more Calcium +52.6%
Contains less Sodium -54.6%
Contains more Zinc +114.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 99

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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Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1304%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +508.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +305.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +161.5%
Contains more Folate +793.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
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% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1304%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +508.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +305.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +161.5%
Contains more Folate +793.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50.6%
Contains more Fats +41.2%
Contains more Carbs +308.7%
Contains more Other +102.9%
Contains more Water +1248.5%
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% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Protein +50.6%
Contains more Fats +41.2%
Contains more Carbs +308.7%
Contains more Other +102.9%
Contains more Water +1248.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +602.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.9%
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +602.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +452.8%
Contains more Fructose +11.8%
Contains more Maltose +345.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +75%
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
92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +452.8%
Contains more Fructose +11.8%
Contains more Maltose +345.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +75%

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) Tamale
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 71.25g 15.02g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 9.46g 6.28g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 8.64g 6.12g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 74.05g 18.12g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 418kcal 153kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g 12.27g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g 0.17g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 1.29g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 2.8g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 19mg 29mg Tamale
Iron 5.57mg 1.22mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 23mg 22mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phosphorus 102mg 99mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Potassium 152mg 131mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sodium 941mg 427mg Tamale
Zinc 0.69mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.139mg 0.063mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.686mg 0.174mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 10.3µg 6µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
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 0mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.05mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.08mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 1.59mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.205mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 134µg 15µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 25.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.052mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.268mg 0.239mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.271mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.652mg 0.568mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.172mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.147mg 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.275mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.399mg 0.318mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.197mg 0.196mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g Tamale
Saturated Fat 1.653g 2.396g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Monounsaturated Fat 1.986g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.688g 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 0.029g 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) Tamale
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)
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 514mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
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 - 0.743g)
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 - 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

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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/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.