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

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What are the differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and thyme?

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in vitamin B1; however, thyme is richer in vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, copper, manganese, fiber, calcium, and magnesium.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 178% more.
  • Thyme contains 105 times less sodium than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 941mg of sodium, while thyme contains 9mg.
  • Thyme has a lower glycemic index (45) than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) (74).

We used Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Thyme, fresh types in this article.

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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%
Thyme
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +595.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2031.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +300.7%
Contains more IronIron +213.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +299.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +162.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~106mg

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%
Thyme
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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 534% 79% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +253.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +197.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23700%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +304.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.471mg

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
Thyme
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6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.1%
Contains more FatsFats +414.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +202.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1189.3%
Contains more OtherOther +14.3%

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
Thyme
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43% 8% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2351.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +808.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.7%

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) Thyme
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Thyme DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg 178%
Iron 5.57mg 17.45mg 149%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.048mg 55%
Copper 0.139mg 0.555mg 46%
Manganese 0.686mg 1.719mg 45%
Fiber 2.8g 14g 45%
Sodium 941mg 9mg 41%
Calcium 19mg 405mg 39%
Magnesium 23mg 160mg 33%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 1.824mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.532g 29%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Vitamin A 1µg 238µg 26%
Folate 134µg 45µg 22%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.348mg 20%
Selenium 10.3µg 19%
Carbs 74.05g 24.45g 17%
Calories 418kcal 101kcal 16%
Potassium 152mg 609mg 13%
Fats 8.64g 1.68g 11%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.81mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Protein 9.46g 5.56g 8%
Saturated fat 1.653g 0.467g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 0.081g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Choline 16.7mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.409mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.471mg 1%
Phosphorus 102mg 106mg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 10.45g N/A
Sugar 1.29g N/A
Trans fat 0.167g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g 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 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) Thyme
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)
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 932mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.186g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme 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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.