Saltine cracker vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between saltine cracker and fruitcake?
- Saltine cracker is richer than fruitcake in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, copper, and phosphorus.
- Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 71% more.
- Saltine cracker has 11 times more selenium than fruitcake. While saltine cracker has 21.4µg of selenium, fruitcake has only 2µg.
- The amount of sodium in fruitcake is lower.
- The glycemic index of fruitcake is lower.
We used Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +272.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +190% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +248.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +189.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +970% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.1% |
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 | +936% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +496% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +622.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +84.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +226.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +520% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +120.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
2.9 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
61.6 g
Water:
25.3 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +262.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +468.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +644.1% |
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
1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.323 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2857.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +385.1% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 7.72mg | 2.07mg | 71% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.518mg | 0.05mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.59mg | 0.099mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 21.4µg | 2µg | 35% |
| Sodium | 849mg | 101mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.714mg | 0.791mg | 31% |
| Folate | 124µg | 20µg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.685g | 3.323g | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.637mg | 0.22mg | 18% |
| Protein | 10.5g | 2.9g | 15% |
| Fats | 1.6g | 9.1g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.05mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.142g | 4.2g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 52mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 82.3g | 61.6g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.27mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.9mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 3.7g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.244g | 1.048g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 1.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.226mg | 3% |
| Calories | 393kcal | 324kcal | 3% |
| Choline | 19.6mg | 8.9mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 153mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 79.6g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.38g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.287mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.378mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.716mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.29mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.514mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.439mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.224mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.804g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 748mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)