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Saltine cracker vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Saltine cracker and Cracker?

  • Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, while Cracker is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 54% higher.
  • Cracker has 3 times less Selenium than Saltine cracker. Saltine cracker has 21.4µg of Selenium, while Cracker has 6.7µg.
  • Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
6
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4
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Iron +91.6%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Zinc +91.8%
Contains more Copper +39.4%
Contains more Manganese +29.7%
Contains more Selenium +219.4%
Contains more Calcium +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.5%
Contains less Sodium -14.5%
Equal in Potassium - 118
Saltine cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Iron +91.6%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Zinc +91.8%
Contains more Copper +39.4%
Contains more Manganese +29.7%
Contains more Selenium +219.4%
Contains more Calcium +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.5%
Contains less Sodium -14.5%
Equal in Potassium - 118

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.
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
5
:
3
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.9%
Contains more Folate +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +2425%
Contains more Vitamin K +1314.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.417
Saltine cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
Cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.9%
Contains more Folate +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +2425%
Contains more Vitamin K +1314.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.417

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
3
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2
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Protein +58.1%
Contains more Carbs +34.3%
Contains more Fats +1551.9%
Contains more Other +13.2%
Equal in Water - 3.14
Saltine cracker
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Cracker
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Protein +58.1%
Contains more Carbs +34.3%
Contains more Fats +1551.9%
Contains more Other +13.2%
Equal in Water - 3.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
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2
Cracker
Cracker
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4514.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1817.8%
Saltine cracker
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Cracker
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4514.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1817.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 59g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 6.64g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 82.3g 61.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 0.38g 8.18g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 2.3g Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 7.72mg 4.03mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 115mg 118mg Cracker
Sodium 849mg 726mg Cracker
Zinc 0.94mg 0.49mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.104mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.491mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 6.7µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin E 0.12mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.416mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.456mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 4.352mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.063mg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 92µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 4.9µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.084mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.193mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.246mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.471mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.103mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.112mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.331mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.294mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 5.562g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Cracker
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
44%
Saltine cracker
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.318g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cracker
Cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.