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

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Significant differences between saltine cracker and cream of tartar

  • Saltine cracker has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, and phosphorus; however, cream of tartar is richer in potassium.
  • Cream of tartar covers your daily potassium needs 482% more than saltine cracker.
  • Cream of tartar contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Leavening agents, cream of tartar.

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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 1.4% 2.4% 1456% 140% 65% 11% 2.1% 6.8% 27% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more IronIron +107.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2160%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +210.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14247.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
62% 2% 37%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 61.5 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 36.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.8%
Contains more WaterWater +100%
Contains more OtherOther +1572.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Cream of tartar Opinion
Calories 393kcal 258kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 0g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 0g Saltine cracker
Net carbs 79.6g 61.3g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 61.5g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 2mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 8mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 115mg 16500mg Cream of tartar
Iron 7.72mg 3.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 0g Cream of tartar
Fiber 2.7g 0.2g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.195mg Cream of tartar
Zinc 0.94mg 0.42mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 5mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 849mg 52mg Cream of tartar
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.205mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 0.2µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0µg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 0µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 0g Cream of tartar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 0g Saltine cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 0g Saltine 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Cream of tartar
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
0%
Cream of tartar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
171%
Cream of tartar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar contains less Sodium (difference - 797mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.244g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar 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. Cream of tartar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175041/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.