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Saltine cracker vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Saltine cracker and Biscuit

  • Saltine cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, however, Biscuit is higher in Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily need of Iron 60% more than Biscuit.
  • Saltine cracker has 2 times more Folate than Biscuit. While Saltine cracker has 124µg of Folate, Biscuit has only 61µg.
  • Biscuit has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more IronIron +166.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +968.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.7%
~equal in Potassium ~121mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.5µg

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 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +103.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +84.5%
Contains more FatsFats +918.8%
Contains more WaterWater +750%
Contains more OtherOther +45.5%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4780.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +507.7%

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 Biscuit
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 Biscuit Opinion
Calories 393kcal 353kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 7g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 16.3g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Net carbs 79.6g 43.1g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 44.6g Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 235mg Biscuit
Potassium 115mg 121mg Biscuit
Iron 7.72mg 2.9mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 2.18g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 1.5g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.082mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.94mg 0.54mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 164mg Biscuit
Sodium 849mg 580mg Biscuit
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 19.5µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.356mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.31mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 2.949mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.285mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.035mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 61µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 4.324g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 4.163g Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.087mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.211mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.273mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.226mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.132mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.347mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.313mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.161mg Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.08g)
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?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit 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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.