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Saltine cracker vs. Cherry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Saltine cracker and Cherry pie?

  • Saltine cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Folate, Manganese, and Phosphorus than Cherry pie.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 73% higher.
  • Cherry pie has 5 times less Vitamin B2 than Saltine cracker. Saltine cracker has 0.59mg of Vitamin B2, while Cherry pie has 0.125mg.
  • Cherry pie is lower in Sodium.

We used Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe 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 6.4% 3% 6.8% 69% 26% 5.5% 13% 25% 26% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +188.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.4%
Contains more IronIron +317.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +370%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +276.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +218.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +174.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.5%

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 3.3% 25% 0% 0% 37% 29% 24% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +372%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +359.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +275%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +113.8%
Contains more OtherOther +214.3%
Contains more FatsFats +662.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1247.1%

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
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.985 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.247 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3642.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +374%

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 Cherry pie
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Cherry pie Opinion
Calories 393kcal 270kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 2.8g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 12.2g Cherry pie
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Cherry pie
Net carbs 79.6g 38.5g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 38.5g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 9mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 10mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 115mg 77mg Saltine cracker
Iron 7.72mg 1.85mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g Cherry pie
Fiber 2.7g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.077mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.94mg 0.2mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 30mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 849mg 191mg Cherry pie
Vitamin A 0IU 409IU Cherry pie
Vitamin A 0µg 29µg Cherry pie
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.2mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 7.8µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.148mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.125mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 1.276mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.123mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.034mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 27µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 2.985g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 5.314g Cherry pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 3.247g Cherry pie
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.031mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.072mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.088mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.17mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.067mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.043mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.124mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.104mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.057mg Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Cherry pie
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%
Cherry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
22%
Cherry pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.741g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 658mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.