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

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The main differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and tomato paste

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3, yet tomato paste is richer in vitamin A, potassium, copper, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 54% higher.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 16 times more sodium than tomato paste. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 941mg of sodium, while tomato paste contains 59mg.
  • Tomato paste has a lower glycemic index than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).

Food types used in this article are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.

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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 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
Contains more IronIron +86.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +127.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +94.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +82.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +89.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +567.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +162.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.63mg

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 73% 25% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1070%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +218.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +277.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +122.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1016.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +151.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +130.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +119%
Contains more FatsFats +1738.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +291.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1355.4%
~equal in Other ~2.8g

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
31% 20% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2864.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2921.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
2% 2% 46% 47% 2%
Starch: 0.22 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 5.75 g
Fructose: 5.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.28 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +30731.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +250%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +4691.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2978.9%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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) Tomato paste
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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) Tomato paste DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.06mg 54%
Sodium 941mg 59mg 38%
Iron 5.57mg 2.98mg 32%
Folate 134µg 12µg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.16g 31%
Starch 67.83g 0.22g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.153mg 26%
Potassium 152mg 1014mg 25%
Copper 0.139mg 0.365mg 25%
Vitamin C 0mg 21.9mg 24%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 4.3mg 21%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 3.076mg 21%
Carbs 74.05g 18.91g 18%
Calories 418kcal 82kcal 17%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.302mg 17%
Fats 8.64g 0.47g 13%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 11.4µg 12%
Protein 9.46g 4.32g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.216mg 10%
Selenium 10.3µg 5.3µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.142mg 8%
Vitamin A 1µg 76µg 8%
Fructose 0.19g 5.85g 7%
Saturated fat 1.653g 0.1g 7%
Fiber 2.8g 4.1g 5%
Magnesium 23mg 42mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 0.067g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Choline 16.7mg 38.5mg 4%
Phosphorus 102mg 83mg 3%
Calcium 19mg 36mg 2%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.63mg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 14.81g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 12.18g N/A
Trans fat 0.167g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.089mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0.124mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0.088mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.071mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Tomato paste
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)
31%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 882mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.553g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.89g)
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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.