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Saltine cracker vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Saltine cracker and Crouton different?

  • Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Crouton is richer in Selenium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker is 46% higher.
  • Saltine cracker contains 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Crouton. While Saltine cracker contains 0.59mg of Vitamin B2, Crouton contains only 0.272mg.
  • Crouton has less Sodium.

Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Croutons, plain are the varieties 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.
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Manganese +27.4%
Contains more Calcium +245.5%
Contains more Magnesium +19.2%
Contains less Sodium -17.8%
Contains more Copper +12.4%
Contains more Selenium +75.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 115
Equal in Potassium - 124
Equal in Zinc - 0.89
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Manganese +27.4%
Contains more Calcium +245.5%
Contains more Magnesium +19.2%
Contains less Sodium -17.8%
Contains more Copper +12.4%
Contains more Selenium +75.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 115
Equal in Potassium - 124
Equal in Zinc - 0.89

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.439
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.429
Equal in Folate - 132
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.439
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.429
Equal in Folate - 132

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +12%
Contains more Protein +13.3%
Contains more Fats +312.5%
Contains more Water +61.8%
Contains more Other +13.6%
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Carbs +12%
Contains more Protein +13.3%
Contains more Fats +312.5%
Contains more Water +61.8%
Contains more Other +13.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2054.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.8%
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2054.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 68.4g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 1.6g 6.6g Crouton
Carbs 82.3g 73.5g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 407kcal Crouton
Sugar 0.38g Crouton
Fiber 2.7g 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 22mg 76mg Crouton
Iron 7.72mg 4.08mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 31mg Crouton
Phosphorus 113mg 115mg Crouton
Potassium 115mg 124mg Crouton
Sodium 849mg 698mg Crouton
Zinc 0.94mg 0.89mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.163mg Crouton
Manganese 0.637mg 0.5mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.272mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 5.439mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.429mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.026mg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 132µg Crouton
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.287mg 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.716mg 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.29mg 0.278mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.439mg 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.224mg 0.255mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 0.244g 1.51g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 3.059g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 1.273g Crouton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Saltine cracker Crouton
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
38%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.266g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.