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Saltine cracker vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between saltine cracker and apple strudel

  • Apple strudel contains less iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, selenium, folate, manganese, copper, and phosphorus than saltine cracker.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 91% higher.
  • Apple strudel contains 24 times less vitamin B2 than saltine cracker. Saltine cracker contains 0.59mg of vitamin B2, while apple strudel contains 0.025mg.
  • The amount of sodium in apple strudel is lower.
  • Apple strudel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of apple strudel is 59, while the glycemic index of saltine cracker is 74.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Strudel, apple.

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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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.5% 13% 16% 10% 5.2% 14% 18% 25% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +188.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.7%
Contains more IronIron +1738.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +383.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +394.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +242.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +235.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.1%

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% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
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 5.7% 2% 28% 0% 10% 5.8% 6.2% 16% 11% 28% 7.3% 21% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1195%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2260%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1631.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +69%
Contains more FolateFolate +342.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +218.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +100.2%
Contains more OtherOther +144.4%
Contains more FatsFats +600%
Contains more WaterWater +1179.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 13% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.315 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2200.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +675.9%

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 Apple strudel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Apple strudel DV% diff.
Iron 7.72mg 0.42mg 91%
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.025mg 43%
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.04mg 40%
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 0.33mg 34%
Sodium 849mg 135mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 5.315g 31%
Selenium 21.4µg 6.1µg 28%
Folate 124µg 28µg 24%
Manganese 0.637mg 0.19mg 19%
Fats 1.6g 11.2g 15%
Carbs 82.3g 41.1g 14%
Protein 10.5g 3.3g 14%
Copper 0.145mg 0.03mg 13%
Phosphorus 113mg 33mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.42mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.244g 2.044g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.142g 3.267g 8%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.19mg 7%
Lysine 0.29mg 153mg 7%
Calories 393kcal 274kcal 6%
Magnesium 26mg 9mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.046mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 2.9µg 2%
Fiber 2.7g 2.2g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Potassium 115mg 149mg 1%
Calcium 22mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 79.6g 38.9g N/A
Sugar 0.38g 25.75g N/A
Choline 19.6mg 17.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.287mg 0.119mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.716mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.18mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.151mg 0%
Valine 0.439mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.224mg 0.076mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Apple strudel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
41%
Saltine cracker
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 714mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/nutrients
  2. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/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.