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Saltine cracker vs. Dinner rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Saltine cracker and Dinner rolls different?

  • Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Dinner rolls are richer in Calcium, Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker is 50% higher.
  • Saltine cracker contains 2 times more Sodium than Dinner rolls. While Saltine cracker contains 849mg of Sodium, Dinner rolls contain only 467mg.

Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Rolls, dinner, plain, commercially prepared (includes brown-and-serve) 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 +107.5%
Contains more Calcium +709.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Selenium +25.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Phosphorus - 122
Equal in Zinc - 0.99
Equal in Copper - 0.135
Equal in Manganese - 0.582
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 54% 140% 19% 53% 13% 61% 27% 45% 76% 147%
Contains more Iron +107.5%
Contains more Calcium +709.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Selenium +25.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Phosphorus - 122
Equal in Zinc - 0.99
Equal in Copper - 0.135
Equal in Manganese - 0.582

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 +57.8%
Contains more Folate +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +116.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.526
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.367
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 1% 6% 0% 1% 132% 87% 101% 28% 23% 76% 17% 27%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.8%
Contains more Folate +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +116.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.526
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.367

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +58.1%
Contains more Fats +304.4%
Contains more Water +736.5%
Equal in Protein - 10.86
Equal in Other - 2.19
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
11% 6% 52% 28% 2%
Protein: 10.86 g
Fats: 6.47 g
Carbs: 52.04 g
Water: 28.44 g
Other: 2.19 g
Contains more Carbs +58.1%
Contains more Fats +304.4%
Contains more Water +736.5%
Equal in Protein - 10.86
Equal in Other - 2.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1224.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +266.3%
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
24% 33% 44%
Saturated Fat: 1.375 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.509 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1224.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +266.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Dinner rolls Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 50.04g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 10.86g Dinner rolls
Fats 1.6g 6.47g Dinner rolls
Carbs 82.3g 52.04g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 310kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 5.55g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 2g Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 178mg Dinner rolls
Iron 7.72mg 3.72mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 26mg
Phosphorus 113mg 122mg Dinner rolls
Potassium 115mg 139mg Dinner rolls
Sodium 849mg 467mg Dinner rolls
Zinc 0.94mg 0.99mg Dinner rolls
Copper 0.145mg 0.135mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.582mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 26.8µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU Dinner rolls
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.28mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.526mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.374mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 5.367mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.452mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.097mg Dinner rolls
Folate 124µg 101µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin K 4.9µg 10.6µg Dinner rolls
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.081mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.286mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.337mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.729mg Dinner rolls
Lysine 0.29mg 0.233mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.506mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.401mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.222mg Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 1.375g Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Dinner rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 1.881g Dinner rolls
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 2.509g Dinner rolls
Omega-3 - ALA 0.224g Dinner rolls

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Saltine cracker Dinner rolls
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
41%
Dinner rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
63%
Dinner rolls

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.17g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.131g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Dinner rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172793/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.