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Saltine cracker vs. Pie crust — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Saltine cracker and Pie crust different?

  • Saltine cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Copper than Pie crust.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker is 69% higher.
  • Saltine cracker contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Pie crust. While Saltine cracker contains 0.59mg of Vitamin B2, Pie crust contains only 0.213mg.
  • Pie crust has less Sodium.

Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +247.7%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains more Potassium +79.7%
Contains more Zinc +135%
Contains more Copper +93.3%
Contains more Manganese +102.2%
Contains more Calcium +177.3%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Equal in Selenium - 22.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 84% 11% 37% 6% 99% 11% 25% 42% 125%
Contains more Iron +247.7%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains more Potassium +79.7%
Contains more Zinc +135%
Contains more Copper +93.3%
Contains more Manganese +102.2%
Contains more Calcium +177.3%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Equal in Selenium - 22.9

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.8%
Contains more Folate +19.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 99% 50% 52% 17% 15% 78% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.8%
Contains more Folate +19.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.2%
Contains more Carbs +58%
Contains more Fats +1862.5%
Contains more Water +123.5%
Equal in Other - 2
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Protein +52.2%
Contains more Carbs +58%
Contains more Fats +1862.5%
Contains more Water +123.5%
Equal in Other - 2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12496.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +479.3%
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.968 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12496.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +479.3%

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 Pie crust
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Pie crust Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 52.1g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 6.9g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 31.4g Pie crust
Carbs 82.3g 52.1g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 518kcal Pie crust
Sugar 0.38g Pie crust
Fiber 2.7g Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 61mg Pie crust
Iron 7.72mg 2.22mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 15mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 86mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 115mg 64mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 849mg 753mg Pie crust
Zinc 0.94mg 0.4mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.075mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.315mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 22.9µg Pie crust
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.392mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.213mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 2.727mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.268mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.064mg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 104µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.08mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.184mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.255mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.476mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.133mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.121mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.339mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.289mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.146mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 7.974g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 17.887g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 3.968g Pie crust

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Pie crust
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
44%
Saltine cracker
26%
Pie crust
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
45%
Pie crust

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.73g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pie crust
Pie crust contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Pie crust
Pie crust is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.