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Saltine cracker vs. Cream cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Saltine cracker and Cream cracker different?

  • Saltine cracker is richer in Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, while Cream cracker is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, Vitamin E , Folate, and Manganese.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 27% more than Cream cracker.
  • Saltine cracker contains 2 times more Selenium than Cream cracker. Saltine cracker contains 21.4µg of Selenium, while Cream cracker contains 9.5µg.
  • Saltine cracker is lower in Sodium.

Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Crackers, cream, GAMESA SABROSAS types were used in this article.

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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
7
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3
Cream cracker
Cream cracker
Contains more Phosphorus +15.3%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Contains more Zinc +42.4%
Contains more Copper +30.6%
Contains more Selenium +125.3%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +12.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.1%
Equal in Iron - 7.38
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Saltine cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Cream cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 277% 18% 43% 12% 150% 19% 37% 102% 52%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.3%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Contains more Zinc +42.4%
Contains more Copper +30.6%
Contains more Selenium +125.3%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +12.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.1%
Equal in Iron - 7.38
Equal in Magnesium - 25

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
7
:
5
Cream cracker
Cream cracker
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.5%
Contains more Folate +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +265.3%
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%
Cream 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% 32% 0% 0% 75% 56% 96% 28% 15% 112% 58% 45%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.5%
Contains more Folate +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +265.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
2
:
3
Cream cracker
Cream cracker
Contains more Protein +49.8%
Contains more Carbs +27.5%
Contains more Fats +1173.1%
Contains more Water +30.9%
Contains more Other +64.5%
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
Cream cracker
7% 20% 65% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.01 g
Fats: 20.37 g
Carbs: 64.55 g
Water: 4.45 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more Protein +49.8%
Contains more Carbs +27.5%
Contains more Fats +1173.1%
Contains more Water +30.9%
Contains more Other +64.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
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2
Cream cracker
Cream cracker
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7382.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +257.7%
Saltine cracker
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Cream cracker
29% 58% 13%
Saturated Fat: 5.362 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.625 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.45 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7382.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +257.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Cream cracker Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 62.15g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 7.01g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 20.37g Cream cracker
Carbs 82.3g 64.55g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 484kcal Cream cracker
Starch 51.87g Cream cracker
Fructose 0.95g Cream cracker
Sugar 0.38g 9.37g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 2.4g Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 26mg Cream cracker
Iron 7.72mg 7.38mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 25mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 98mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 115mg 129mg Cream cracker
Sodium 849mg 1148mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.94mg 0.66mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.111mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.778mg Cream cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 9.5µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.59mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.298mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.24mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 5.08mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.462mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.065mg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 149µg Cream cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.46µg Cream cracker
Vitamin K 4.9µg 17.9µg Cream cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Trans Fat 3.969g Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 5.362g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 10.625g Cream cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 2.45g Cream cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.542g Cream cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g Cream cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Cream 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
43%
Cream cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
71%
Cream cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.118g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.
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. Cream cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167530/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.