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Saltine cracker vs. Murray Vanilla Wafers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Saltine cracker and Murray Vanilla Wafers

  • Saltine cracker has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, however, Murray Vanilla Wafers are richer in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 28% more than Murray Vanilla Wafers.
  • Murray Vanilla Wafers have 3 times less Phosphorus than Saltine cracker. Saltine cracker has 113mg of Phosphorus, while Murray Vanilla Wafers have 42mg.
  • Murray Vanilla Wafers contain less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and MURRAY, Vanilla Wafer.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 7.4% 0% 0% 0% 18% 52% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.9%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 53% 49% 0% 0% 0% 0% 66% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +119.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
4% 17% 73% 4%
Protein: 4 g
Fats: 17.4 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 4.1 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +162.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.9%
Contains more OtherOther +37.5%
Contains more FatsFats +987.5%
Contains more WaterWater +20.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 g
35% 24% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.6 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2646.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +863.5%

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 Murray Vanilla Wafers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Murray Vanilla Wafers Opinion
Calories 393kcal 461kcal Murray Vanilla Wafers
Protein 10.5g 4g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 17.4g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Net carbs 79.6g 71.5g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 72.9g Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 115mg 84mg Saltine cracker
Iron 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 31.5g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 1.4g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 42mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 849mg 401mg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.42mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.23mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 2.6mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 88µg Saltine cracker
Trans Fat 0.25g Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 5.7g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 3.9g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 6.6g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Tryptophan 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Murray Vanilla Wafers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
41%
Saltine cracker
21%
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
8%
Murray Vanilla Wafers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.456g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Murray Vanilla Wafers contains less Sodium (difference - 448mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Murray Vanilla Wafers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Murray Vanilla Wafers is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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

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.