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

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Significant differences between Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Tamarind

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, and Selenium, however, Tamarind is richer in Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) covers your daily Sodium needs 40% more than Tamarind.
  • Tamarind has 10 times less Folate than Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 134µg of Folate, while Tamarind has 14µg.
  • Tamarind contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Tamarinds, raw.

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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 +98.9%
Contains more Zinc +590%
Contains more Copper +61.6%
Contains more Selenium +692.3%
Contains more Calcium +289.5%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.8%
Contains more Potassium +313.2%
Contains less Sodium -97%
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 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Iron +98.9%
Contains more Zinc +590%
Contains more Copper +61.6%
Contains more Selenium +692.3%
Contains more Calcium +289.5%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.8%
Contains more Potassium +313.2%
Contains less Sodium -97%

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 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +274.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.3%
Contains more Folate +857.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +807.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +274.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.3%
Contains more Folate +857.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +807.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +237.9%
Contains more Fats +1340%
Contains more Carbs +18.5%
Contains more Water +521.8%
Equal in Other - 2.7
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% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +237.9%
Contains more Fats +1340%
Contains more Carbs +18.5%
Contains more Water +521.8%
Equal in Other - 2.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +997.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8094.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +997.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8094.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 71.25g 57.4g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 9.46g 2.8g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 8.64g 0.6g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 74.05g 62.5g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 418kcal 239kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 1.29g 38.8g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fiber 2.8g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 19mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 5.57mg 2.8mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 23mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 102mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 152mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 941mg 28mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.69mg 0.1mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Copper 0.139mg 0.086mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.686mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 10.3µg 1.3µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A 2IU 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.1mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.428mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.152mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 1.938mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.143mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.066mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Folate 134µg 14µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 25.4µg 2.8µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.018mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.268mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.333mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.652mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.172mg 0.139mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Methionine 0.147mg 0.014mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phenylalanine 0.45mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.399mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.197mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g 0g Tamarind
Saturated Fat 1.653g 0.272g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 1.986g 0.181g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.059g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Tamarind
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)
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 913mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.381g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.51g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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)
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.

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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.