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Saltine cracker vs. Oat bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Saltine cracker and Oat bread

  • Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B3, yet Oat bread is richer in Selenium, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker is 58% higher.
  • Saltine cracker contains 2 times more Sodium than Oat bread. Saltine cracker contains 849mg of Sodium, while Oat bread contains 353mg.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Bread, oat bran.

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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 25% 20% 13% 117% 45% 24% 60% 46% 102% 164%
Contains more IronIron +147.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +195.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.135mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.89mg

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% 0.3% 8.8% 0% 126% 80% 91% 35% 17% 0% 3% 61% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +308.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.504mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~18.7mg

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
10% 4% 40% 44%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 39.8 g
Water: 44 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +106.8%
Contains more OtherOther +57.1%
Contains more FatsFats +175%
Contains more WaterWater +1194.1%
~equal in Protein ~10.4g

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
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.697 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.59 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.694 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1019.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147.3%

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 Oat bread
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Oat bread Opinion
Calories 393kcal 236kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 10.4g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 4.4g Oat bread
Net carbs 79.6g 35.3g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 39.8g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 35mg Oat bread
Calcium 22mg 65mg Oat bread
Potassium 115mg 147mg Oat bread
Iron 7.72mg 3.12mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 7.7g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 4.5g Oat bread
Copper 0.145mg 0.135mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.94mg 0.89mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 141mg Oat bread
Sodium 849mg 353mg Oat bread
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU Oat bread
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Oat bread
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.44mg Oat bread
Manganese 0.637mg 0.779mg Oat bread
Selenium 21.4µg 30µg Oat bread
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.504mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.346mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 4.831mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.581mg Oat bread
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.073mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 4.9µg 1.2µg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 81µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg 18.7mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 0.697g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 1.59g Oat bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 1.694g Oat bread
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.131mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.299mg Oat bread
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.399mg Oat bread
Leucine 0.716mg 0.733mg Oat bread
Lysine 0.29mg 0.297mg Oat bread
Methionine 0.18mg 0.179mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.518mg Oat bread
Valine 0.439mg 0.461mg Oat bread
Histidine 0.224mg 0.225mg Oat bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Oat bread
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
33%
Oat bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
62%
Oat bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.453g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat bread
Oat bread contains less Sodium (difference - 496mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat bread
Oat bread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Oat bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172676/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.