Saltine cracker vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Saltine cracker and Cheese crackers
- Saltine cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, while Cheese crackers has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Calcium, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
- Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 36% higher.
- Cheese crackers contain 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Saltine cracker. Saltine cracker contains 0.59mg of Vitamin B2, while Cheese crackers contain 0.338mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Saltine cracker is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Crackers, cheese, regular.
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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.
| Contains more IronIron | +58.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +518.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +125.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1725% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +91.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
Other:
2.2 g
Protein:
10.93 g
Fats:
22.74 g
Carbs:
59.42 g
Water:
3.55 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1321.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~10.93g
~equal in
Water
~3.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.685 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.09 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3945.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1373% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 393kcal | 489kcal |
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| Protein | 10.5g | 10.93g |
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| Fats | 1.6g | 22.74g |
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| Net carbs | 79.6g | 57.12g |
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| Carbs | 82.3g | 59.42g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 1IU |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 136mg |
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| Potassium | 115mg | 156mg |
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| Iron | 7.72mg | 4.88mg |
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| Sugar | 0.38g | 4.53g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.3g |
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| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.125mg |
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| Zinc | 0.94mg | 1.19mg |
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| Starch | 52.56g |
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| Phosphorus | 113mg | 200mg |
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| Sodium | 849mg | 973mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 156IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 2.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.637mg | 0.562mg |
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| Selenium | 21.4µg | 13.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.518mg | 0.562mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.59mg | 0.338mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.714mg | 6.113mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.472mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.34µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 9.4µg |
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| Folate | 124µg | 152µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.542g |
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| Choline | 19.6mg | 8.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.244g | 5.288g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.142g | 5.744g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.685g | 10.09g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.129mg |
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| Threonine | 0.287mg | 0.295mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.378mg | 0.424mg |
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| Leucine | 0.716mg | 0.744mg |
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| Lysine | 0.29mg | 0.418mg |
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| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.194mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.514mg | 0.49mg |
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| Valine | 0.439mg | 0.478mg |
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| Histidine | 0.224mg | 0.245mg |
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| Fructose | 0.37g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.715g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.25g |
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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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saltine cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese crackers is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
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.