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

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How are Saltine cracker and Potato bread different?

  • Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Manganese, while Potato bread is higher in Phosphorus, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily need of Iron 68% more than Potato bread.
  • Saltine cracker contains 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Potato bread. Saltine cracker contains 0.59mg of Vitamin B2, while Potato bread contains 0.106mg.
  • Potato bread is lower in Sodium.

Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Bread, potato types were 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.
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 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Contains more IronIron +243.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +151.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +754.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +524.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +226.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg

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% 5.3% 9.4% 3% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +456.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~126µg
~equal in Choline ~18.4mg

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
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +74.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19%
Contains more FatsFats +95.6%
Contains more WaterWater +886.8%
Contains more OtherOther +70.5%

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 Potato bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Potato bread Opinion
Calories 393kcal 266kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 1.6g 3.13g Potato bread
Net carbs 79.6g 40.77g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 47.07g Saltine cracker
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Potato bread
Magnesium 26mg 28mg Potato bread
Calcium 22mg 188mg Potato bread
Potassium 115mg 718mg Potato bread
Iron 7.72mg 2.25mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 9.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 6.3g Potato bread
Copper 0.145mg 0.094mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.94mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 113mg 369mg Potato bread
Sodium 849mg 375mg Potato bread
Vitamin A 0IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Potato bread
Manganese 0.637mg 0.253mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 9.5µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.188mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.106mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 1.25mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 4.9µg 6.8µg Potato bread
Folate 124µg 126µg Potato bread
Choline 19.6mg 18.4mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 0g Saltine cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 0g Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.081mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.268mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.44mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.18mg 0.112mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.285mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.305mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.143mg Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Potato 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
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 474mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.244g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.