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Saltine cracker vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Saltine cracker and Cornbread

  • Saltine cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Manganese, and Folate, however, Cornbread is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily Iron needs 73% more than Cornbread.
  • Cornbread has 3 times less Vitamin B2 than Saltine cracker. Saltine cracker has 0.59mg of Vitamin B2, while Cornbread has 0.175mg.
  • Saltine cracker contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs.

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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 12% 41% 12% 69% 24% 18% 168% 78% 29% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.9%
Contains more IronIron +317.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +186.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +146%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +513.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +246%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.4%

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 0.33% 10% 10% 0% 48% 40% 38% 35% 20% 29% 9.3% 41% 32%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +237.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +185.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +32.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +199.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.085mg

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% 10% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 9.58 g
Carbs: 54.46 g
Water: 27.11 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.1%
Contains more FatsFats +498.8%
Contains more WaterWater +697.4%
~equal in Other ~2.26g

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
41% 38% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.732 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.963 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2360.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +186.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Cornbread Opinion
Calories 393kcal 330kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 6.59g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 9.58g Cornbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Cornbread
Net carbs 79.6g 52.16g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 54.46g Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 57mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 17mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 135mg Cornbread
Potassium 115mg 133mg Cornbread
Iron 7.72mg 1.85mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 16.05g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 2.3g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.073mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.94mg 0.67mg Saltine cracker
Starch 35.66g Cornbread
Phosphorus 113mg 391mg Cornbread
Sodium 849mg 599mg Cornbread
Vitamin A 0IU 168IU Cornbread
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.51mg Cornbread
Manganese 0.637mg 0.222mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 8.7µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.19mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.175mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 2.004mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.579mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.085mg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 4.9µg 3.7µg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 55µg Saltine cracker
Trans Fat 0.224g Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg 58.7mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 0.244g 3.732g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 3.494g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 1.963g Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.059mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.226mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.265mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.658mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.324mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.18mg 0.157mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.343mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.334mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.167mg Saltine cracker
Fructose 0.2g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Cornbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Cornbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.043g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.726g Cornbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Cornbread
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
24%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
50%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.488g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornbread
Cornbread contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornbread
Cornbread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174909/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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