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

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What are the differences between Saltine cracker and Cream pie?

  • Saltine cracker is richer than Cream pie in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Folate, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 78% more.
  • Saltine cracker has 9 times more Vitamin B3 than Cream pie. While Saltine cracker has 5.714mg of Vitamin B3, Cream pie has only 0.605mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cream pie is lower.

We used Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared types 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.
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 14% 20% 14% 56% 39% 12% 34% 35% 21% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.8%
Contains more IronIron +418.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +295.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +256.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.7%

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% 10% 22% 3% 22% 32% 11% 14% 4.6% 15% 24% 14% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +495.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +321.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +844.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +325%
Contains more FolateFolate +552.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +808.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +93.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~17.9mg

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
4% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +153%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +114.1%
Contains more OtherOther +103.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1300.6%
Contains more WaterWater +897.6%

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
59% 35% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.149 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5066.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Cream pie Opinion
Calories 393kcal 353kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 4.15g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 22.41g Cream pie
Net carbs 79.6g 37.64g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 38.44g Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Cream pie
Magnesium 26mg 19mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 66mg Cream pie
Potassium 115mg 161mg Cream pie
Iron 7.72mg 1.49mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 27.39g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 0.8g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.118mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.94mg 0.44mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 79mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 849mg 266mg Cream pie
Vitamin A 0IU 166IU Cream pie
Vitamin A 0µg 46µg Cream pie
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.09mg Cream pie
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cream pie
Manganese 0.637mg 0.161mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 6µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.087mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.14mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 0.605mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.232mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.02mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Cream pie
Vitamin K 4.9µg 9.5µg Cream pie
Folate 124µg 19µg Saltine cracker
Trans Fat 2.49g Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg 17.9mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 12.449g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 7.336g Cream pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 1.149g Cream pie
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cream pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Cream 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
14%
Cream pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
28%
Cream pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.205g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream pie
Cream pie contains less Sodium (difference - 583mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream pie
Cream pie 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. Cream pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/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.