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Saltine cracker vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between saltine cracker and naan

  • Saltine cracker is richer in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, selenium, and vitamin B3, yet naan is richer in manganese and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for saltine cracker is 75% higher.
  • Saltine cracker contains 8 times more Folate than naan. Saltine cracker contains 124µg of Folate, while naan contains 16µg.
  • Naan contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated.

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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%
Naan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 18% 16% 65% 53% 34% 81% 61% 183% 62%
Contains more IronIron +346.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +161.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +168.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +119.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.158mg

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%
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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% 0.36% 26% 0% 44% 42% 67% 0% 30% 0% 8.3% 12% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +48.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +675%
Contains more CholineCholine +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Naan
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10% 7% 46% 35% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 46.21 g
Water: 34.9 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +78.1%
Contains more FatsFats +318.8%
Contains more WaterWater +926.5%
~equal in Protein ~10.2g
~equal in Other ~1.99g

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
Naan
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48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1270.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +83.6%

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 Naan
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Naan Opinion
Calories 393kcal 286kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 10.2g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 6.7g Naan
Net carbs 79.6g 41.41g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 46.21g Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 68mg Naan
Calcium 22mg 59mg Naan
Potassium 115mg 185mg Naan
Iron 7.72mg 1.73mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 3.4g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 4.8g Naan
Copper 0.145mg 0.158mg Naan
Zinc 0.94mg 1.24mg Naan
Starch 36g Naan
Phosphorus 113mg 188mg Naan
Sodium 849mg 467mg Naan
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Naan
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Naan
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.32mg Naan
Manganese 0.637mg 1.4mg Naan
Selenium 21.4µg 11.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.176mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 3.58mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.128mg Naan
Vitamin K 4.9µg 3.3µg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 16µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg 10.1mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 2.907g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 1.946g Naan
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 1.258g Naan
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
Fructose 0.8g Naan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Naan
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
18%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
62%
Naan

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 - 3.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.663g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naan
Naan contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Naan
Naan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Naan
Naan is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naan
Naan is relatively richer in minerals

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. Naan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174077/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.