Saltine cracker vs. French bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between saltine cracker and french bread?
- Saltine cracker is higher in iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, yet french bread is higher in selenium.
- Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 48% more.
- Saltine cracker has 2 times more Iron than french bread. While saltine cracker has 7.72mg of Iron, french bread has only 3.87mg.
- The amount of sodium in french bread is lower.
We used Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +99.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +113.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +21.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +880% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.9% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
13 g
Fats:
2.14 g
Carbs:
61.93 g
Water:
20.61 g
Other:
2.32 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +506.2% |
~equal in
Other
~2.32g
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
0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.83 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -51.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +171.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.2% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 393kcal | 319kcal |
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| Protein | 10.5g | 13g |
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| Fats | 1.6g | 2.14g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 79.6g | 58.83g |
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| Carbs | 82.3g | 61.93g |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 31mg |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 115mg | 140mg |
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| Iron | 7.72mg | 3.87mg |
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| Sugar | 0.38g | 3.59g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 3.1g |
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| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.15mg |
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| Zinc | 0.94mg | 1.05mg |
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| Phosphorus | 113mg | 126mg |
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| Sodium | 849mg | 720mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.637mg | 0.573mg |
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| Selenium | 21.4µg | 29.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.518mg | 0.427mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.59mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.714mg | 5.38mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.616mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.096mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 0.5µg |
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| Folate | 124µg | 140µg |
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| Choline | 19.6mg | 17.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.244g | 0.502g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.142g | 0.386g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.685g | 0.83g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.134mg |
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| Threonine | 0.287mg | 0.316mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.378mg | 0.416mg |
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| Leucine | 0.716mg | 0.762mg |
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| Lysine | 0.29mg | 0.328mg |
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| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.168mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.514mg | 0.543mg |
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| Valine | 0.439mg | 0.476mg |
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| Histidine | 0.224mg | 0.234mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.258g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saltine cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French bread contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is cheaper?
French bread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
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.