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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.

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 Iron +272.9%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.3%
Contains more Zinc +248.1%
Contains more Copper +190%
Contains more Manganese +189.5%
Contains more Selenium +970%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
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 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Iron +272.9%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.3%
Contains more Zinc +248.1%
Contains more Copper +190%
Contains more Manganese +189.5%
Contains more Selenium +970%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +936%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +496%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +622.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.8%
Contains more Folate +520%
Contains more Vitamin K +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +936%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +496%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +622.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.8%
Contains more Folate +520%
Contains more Vitamin K +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +262.1%
Contains more Carbs +33.6%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +468.8%
Contains more Water +644.1%
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +262.1%
Contains more Carbs +33.6%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +468.8%
Contains more Water +644.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2857.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +385.1%
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2857.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Saltine cracker Fruitcake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 57.9g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 2.9g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 9.1g Fruitcake
Carbs 82.3g 61.6g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 324kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 27.42g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 3.7g Fruitcake
Calcium 22mg 33mg Fruitcake
Iron 7.72mg 2.07mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 16mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 52mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 115mg 153mg Fruitcake
Sodium 849mg 101mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.94mg 0.27mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.05mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.22mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 2µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 22IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.05mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.099mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 0.791mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.226mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.046mg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 20µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 4.9µg 1.5µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.042mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.102mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.121mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.206mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.121mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.059mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.14mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.144mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.071mg Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 1.048g Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 4.2g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 3.323g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Fruitcake
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
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.04g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.804g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 748mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.