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 IronIron | +107.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +709.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +116.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
Other:
2.2 g
Protein:
10.86 g
Fats:
6.47 g
Carbs:
52.04 g
Water:
28.44 g
Other:
2.19 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +304.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +736.5% |
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Protein
~10.86g
~equal in
Other
~2.19g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.685 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.375 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.509 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -82.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1224.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 393kcal | 310kcal |
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| Protein | 10.5g | 10.86g |
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| Fats | 1.6g | 6.47g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 79.6g | 50.04g |
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| Carbs | 82.3g | 52.04g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 4mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 26mg | |
| Calcium | 22mg | 178mg |
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| Potassium | 115mg | 139mg |
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| Iron | 7.72mg | 3.72mg |
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| Sugar | 0.38g | 5.55g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.135mg |
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| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.99mg |
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| Phosphorus | 113mg | 122mg |
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| Sodium | 849mg | 467mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 5IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.28mg |
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| Manganese | 0.637mg | 0.582mg |
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| Selenium | 21.4µg | 26.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.518mg | 0.526mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.59mg | 0.374mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.714mg | 5.367mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.452mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.13µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 10.6µg |
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| Folate | 124µg | 101µg |
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| Choline | 19.6mg | 14.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.244g | 1.375g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.142g | 1.881g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.685g | 2.509g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.081mg |
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| Threonine | 0.287mg | 0.286mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.378mg | 0.337mg |
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| Leucine | 0.716mg | 0.729mg |
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| Lysine | 0.29mg | 0.233mg |
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| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.145mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.514mg | 0.506mg |
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| Valine | 0.439mg | 0.401mg |
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| Histidine | 0.224mg | 0.222mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.224g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.131g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dinner rolls contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dinner rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Dinner rolls is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.