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

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What are the main differences between Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Taro?

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin K, Selenium, and Manganese, while Taro is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)'s daily need coverage for Iron is 63% higher.
  • Taro has 86 times less Sodium than Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 941mg of Sodium, while Taro has 11mg.

We used Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Taro, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +912.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.4%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Manganese +79.1%
Contains more Selenium +1371.4%
Contains more Calcium +126.3%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Potassium +288.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
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 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Iron +912.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.4%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Manganese +79.1%
Contains more Selenium +1371.4%
Contains more Calcium +126.3%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Potassium +288.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +23.7%

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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Taro
Contains more Vitamin B1 +638.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1848%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +973.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2440%
Contains more Vitamin A +3700%
Contains more Vitamin E +107%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +229.1%
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 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +638.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1848%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +973.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2440%
Contains more Vitamin A +3700%
Contains more Vitamin E +107%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +229.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +530.7%
Contains more Fats +4220%
Contains more Carbs +179.9%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Water +1298.8%
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
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +530.7%
Contains more Fats +4220%
Contains more Carbs +179.9%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Water +1298.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12312.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5725.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12312.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5725.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%

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) Taro
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price 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) Taro Opinion
Net carbs 71.25g 22.36g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 9.46g 1.5g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 8.64g 0.2g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 74.05g 26.46g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 418kcal 112kcal 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 0.4g Taro
Fiber 2.8g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 19mg 43mg Taro
Iron 5.57mg 0.55mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 23mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 102mg 84mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Potassium 152mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 941mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 0.69mg 0.23mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Copper 0.139mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.686mg 0.383mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 10.3µg 0.7µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A 2IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 1.15mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.095mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.025mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 0.6mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.303mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 134µg 22µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 25.4µg 1µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.023mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.268mg 0.069mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.054mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.652mg 0.111mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.172mg 0.067mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Methionine 0.147mg 0.02mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.082mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.399mg 0.082mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.197mg 0.034mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g 0g Taro
Saturated Fat 1.653g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 1.986g 0.016g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.083g 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) Taro
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)
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 930mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.612g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.