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Saltine cracker vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Saltine cracker and Banana bread?

  • Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Selenium, while Banana bread is higher in Vitamin A.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 79% higher.
  • Banana bread has 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Saltine cracker. Saltine cracker has 5.714mg of Vitamin B3, while Banana bread has 1.446mg.
  • Banana bread is lower in Sodium.

We used Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine 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.
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 10% 6.3% 12% 53% 24% 9.5% 25% 39% 27% 66%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more IronIron +451.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +204.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.4%
~equal in Calcium ~21mg

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% 30% 0% 0% 43% 46% 27% 16% 35% 13% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +201.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +295.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +275.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
4% 11% 55% 29%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 10.5 g
Carbs: 54.6 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +144.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.7%
Contains more OtherOther +57.1%
Contains more FatsFats +556.3%
Contains more WaterWater +758.8%

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.13 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3054.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +356.9%

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 Banana bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Banana bread Opinion
Calories 393kcal 326kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 4.3g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 10.5g Banana bread
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Banana bread
Net carbs 79.6g 53.5g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 54.6g Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 14mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 21mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 115mg 134mg Banana bread
Iron 7.72mg 1.4mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g Banana bread
Fiber 2.7g 1.1g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.072mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.94mg 0.35mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 58mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 849mg 302mg Banana bread
Vitamin A 0IU 493IU Banana bread
Vitamin A 0µg 106µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.209mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 12.1µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.172mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.2mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 1.446mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.268mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.15mg Banana bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Banana bread
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 33µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 2.237g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 4.48g Banana bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 3.13g Banana bread
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.053mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.15mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.182mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.327mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.094mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.218mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.209mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.113mg Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Banana bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Banana bread
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
18%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.993g)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 547mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana bread
Banana bread 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. Banana bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174906/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.