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

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What are the main differences between Saltine cracker and Oatmeal bread?

  • Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B1, while Oatmeal bread is higher in Manganese, Copper, Selenium, and Fiber.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 63% higher.
  • Oatmeal bread has 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Saltine cracker. Saltine cracker has 0.59mg of Vitamin B2, while Oatmeal bread has 0.24mg.
  • Oatmeal bread is lower in Sodium.

We used Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Bread, oatmeal types in this comparison.

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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 26% 20% 13% 101% 70% 28% 54% 58% 123% 134%
Contains more IronIron +185.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15%
~equal in Zinc ~1.02mg

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% 0.96% 9.6% 0% 100% 55% 59% 20% 16% 3.8% 3.8% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +226.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
8% 4% 49% 37% 2%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 36.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.7%
Contains more FatsFats +175%
Contains more WaterWater +979.4%
~equal in Other ~2g

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 0.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.578 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.702 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1011.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148.5%

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 Oatmeal 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
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Oatmeal bread Opinion
Calories 393kcal 269kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 8.4g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 4.4g Oatmeal bread
Net carbs 79.6g 44.5g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 48.5g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 37mg Oatmeal bread
Calcium 22mg 66mg Oatmeal bread
Potassium 115mg 142mg Oatmeal bread
Iron 7.72mg 2.7mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 8.14g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 4g Oatmeal bread
Copper 0.145mg 0.209mg Oatmeal bread
Zinc 0.94mg 1.02mg Oatmeal bread
Phosphorus 113mg 126mg Oatmeal bread
Sodium 849mg 447mg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Oatmeal bread
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.48mg Oatmeal bread
Manganese 0.637mg 0.94mg Oatmeal bread
Selenium 21.4µg 24.6µg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.399mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.24mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 3.136mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.341mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.068mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.03µg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin K 4.9µg 1.5µg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 62µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg 18.7mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 0.703g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 1.578g Oatmeal bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 1.702g Oatmeal bread
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.116mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.247mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.325mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.608mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.27mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.152mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.414mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.393mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.186mg Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Oatmeal 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
25%
Oatmeal bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
63%
Oatmeal bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.459g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Oatmeal bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172678/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.