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Saltine cracker vs. Bread crumbs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between saltine cracker and bread crumbs?

  • Saltine cracker is richer in iron and vitamin B2, while bread crumbs are higher in vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B12, manganese, copper, phosphorus, fiber, and selenium.
  • Bread crumbs' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 37% higher.
  • Bread crumbs have 2 times less Iron than saltine cracker. Saltine cracker has 7.72mg of Iron, while bread crumbs have 4.83mg.

We used Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain 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 31% 55% 17% 181% 85% 40% 71% 95% 120% 137%
Contains more IronIron +59.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +731.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.8%

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% 0% 1.6% 0% 242% 93% 124% 33% 28% 44% 17% 80% 8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +34.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
13% 5% 72% 7% 3%
Protein: 13.35 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 71.98 g
Water: 6.51 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.1%
Contains more FatsFats +231.3%
Contains more WaterWater +91.5%
Contains more OtherOther +30%

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% 24% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +620.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +200.7%

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 Bread crumbs
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Bread crumbs Opinion
Calories 393kcal 395kcal Bread crumbs
Protein 10.5g 13.35g Bread crumbs
Fats 1.6g 5.3g Bread crumbs
Net carbs 79.6g 67.48g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 71.98g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 43mg Bread crumbs
Calcium 22mg 183mg Bread crumbs
Potassium 115mg 196mg Bread crumbs
Iron 7.72mg 4.83mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 6.2g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 4.5g Bread crumbs
Copper 0.145mg 0.255mg Bread crumbs
Zinc 0.94mg 1.45mg Bread crumbs
Starch 59.66g Bread crumbs
Phosphorus 113mg 165mg Bread crumbs
Sodium 849mg 732mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.08mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.919mg Bread crumbs
Selenium 21.4µg 25.2µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.967mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.403mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 6.634mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.552mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.121mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin K 4.9µg 6.6µg Bread crumbs
Folate 124µg 107µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg 14.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 1.203g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 1.023g Bread crumbs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 2.06g Bread crumbs
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.162mg Bread crumbs
Threonine 0.287mg 0.427mg Bread crumbs
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.544mg Bread crumbs
Leucine 0.716mg 0.963mg Bread crumbs
Lysine 0.29mg 0.43mg Bread crumbs
Methionine 0.18mg 0.232mg Bread crumbs
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.655mg Bread crumbs
Valine 0.439mg 0.6mg Bread crumbs
Histidine 0.224mg 0.296mg Bread crumbs
Fructose 2.46g Bread crumbs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Bread crumbs
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
52%
Bread crumbs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
83%
Bread crumbs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.959g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/nutrients
  2. Bread crumbs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174928/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.