Saltine cracker vs. Multigrain bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between saltine cracker and multigrain bread
- Saltine cracker has more iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1; however, multigrain bread is higher in manganese, selenium, fiber, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Multigrain bread covers your daily need for manganese 68% more than saltine cracker.
- Saltine cracker has 4 times more Vitamin B2 than multigrain bread. While saltine cracker has 0.59mg of Vitamin B2, multigrain bread has only 0.142mg.
- Multigrain bread has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of saltine cracker is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain).
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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 | +183.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +226.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +404.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +111.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +118.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +245.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +67.3% |
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 | +113.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +315.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +226.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +77.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +236.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +46.9% |
~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:
14.52 g
Fats:
4.6 g
Carbs:
47.11 g
Water:
31.46 g
Other:
2.31 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +74.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +187.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +825.3% |
~equal in
Other
~2.31g
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
0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.035 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -74.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +481.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +197.1% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 393kcal | 288kcal |
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| Protein | 10.5g | 14.52g |
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| Fats | 1.6g | 4.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 79.6g | 39.01g |
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| Carbs | 82.3g | 47.11g |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 85mg |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 111mg |
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| Potassium | 115mg | 250mg |
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| Iron | 7.72mg | 2.72mg |
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| Sugar | 0.38g | 6.94g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 8.1g |
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| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.307mg |
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| Zinc | 0.94mg | 1.85mg |
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| Phosphorus | 113mg | 247mg |
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| Sodium | 849mg | 414mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.4mg |
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| Manganese | 0.637mg | 2.201mg |
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| Selenium | 21.4µg | 35.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.518mg | 0.243mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.59mg | 0.142mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.714mg | 4.394mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.365mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.286mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 1.5µg |
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| Folate | 124µg | 70µg |
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| Choline | 19.6mg | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.244g | 0.948g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.142g | 0.826g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.685g | 2.035g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.135mg |
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| Threonine | 0.287mg | 0.294mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.378mg | 0.351mg |
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| Leucine | 0.716mg | 0.604mg |
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| Lysine | 0.29mg | 0.314mg |
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| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.15mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.514mg | 0.421mg |
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| Valine | 0.439mg | 0.432mg |
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| Histidine | 0.224mg | 0.215mg |
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| Fructose | 2.67g |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
101%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.704g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Multigrain bread contains less Sodium (difference - 435mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Multigrain bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Multigrain bread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain 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.