Saltine cracker vs. Italian bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between saltine cracker and italian bread
- Saltine cracker has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and manganese; however, italian bread is richer in folate, selenium, calcium, and copper.
- Saltine cracker covers your daily iron needs 60% more than italian bread.
- Italian bread has 2 times less vitamin B2 than saltine cracker. Saltine cracker has 0.59mg of vitamin B2, while italian bread has 0.292mg.
- Italian bread contains less sodium.
- Saltine cracker has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saltine cracker is 74, while the glycemic index of italian bread is 59.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Bread, italian.
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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 | +162.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +254.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +31.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.1% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +102.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.1% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +308.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +34.2% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +141.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +54% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 7.72mg | 2.94mg | 60% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.59mg | 0.292mg | 23% |
Folate | 124µg | 191µg | 17% |
Sodium | 849mg | 550mg | 13% |
Carbs | 82.3g | 50.1g | 11% |
Selenium | 21.4µg | 27.2µg | 11% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.714mg | 4.381mg | 8% |
Manganese | 0.637mg | 0.464mg | 8% |
Calories | 393kcal | 271kcal | 6% |
Calcium | 22mg | 78mg | 6% |
Copper | 0.145mg | 0.191mg | 5% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.685g | 1.39g | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.518mg | 0.473mg | 4% |
Fats | 1.6g | 3.5g | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.048mg | 3% |
Protein | 10.5g | 8.8g | 3% |
Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 1.2µg | 3% |
Fiber | 2.7g | 3.2g | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.142g | 0.812g | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
Phosphorus | 113mg | 103mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.86mg | 1% |
Choline | 19.6mg | 14.6mg | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.244g | 0g | 1% |
Net carbs | 79.6g | 46.9g | N/A |
Magnesium | 26mg | 27mg | 0% |
Potassium | 115mg | 110mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.38g | 3.17g | N/A |
Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.287mg | 0.245mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.378mg | 0.333mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.716mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.29mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.514mg | 0.433mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.439mg | 0.376mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.224mg | 0.188mg | 0% |
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:
8.8 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
50.1 g
Water:
35.7 g
Other:
1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +64.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +15.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +118.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +950% |
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 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.39 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +471.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +102.9% |