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Saltine cracker vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Saltine cracker and Focaccia

  • Saltine cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Selenium, and Copper, however, Focaccia is richer in Vitamin E, and Vitamin B5.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily Iron needs 57% more than Focaccia.
  • Focaccia has 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Saltine cracker. Saltine cracker has 0.59mg of Vitamin B2, while Focaccia has 0.301mg.
  • Focaccia contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.

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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% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more IronIron +144.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.9%
~equal in Potassium ~114mg

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% 0.12% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +575.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.47mg
~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
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.8%
Contains more OtherOther +36.6%
Contains more FatsFats +393.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1250.3%

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
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3893%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.1%

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 Focaccia
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Focaccia Opinion
Calories 393kcal 249kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 8.77g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 7.89g Focaccia
Net carbs 79.6g 34.02g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 35.82g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 20mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 35mg Focaccia
Potassium 115mg 114mg Saltine cracker
Iron 7.72mg 3.16mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 1.75g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 1.8g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.091mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.94mg 1.33mg Focaccia
Phosphorus 113mg 128mg Focaccia
Sodium 849mg 561mg Focaccia
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Focaccia
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.42mg Focaccia
Manganese 0.637mg 0.364mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 15.9µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.47mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.301mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 3.67mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.645mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.113mg Focaccia
Vitamin K 4.9µg 5.7µg Focaccia
Folate 124µg 138µg Focaccia
Choline 19.6mg 2.9mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 0.877g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 5.67g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 0.994g Focaccia
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Focaccia
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
36%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.633g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.