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

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Significant differences between Saltine cracker and Potato flour

  • Saltine cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Vitamin B3, however, Potato flour is richer in Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily Iron needs 79% more than Potato flour.
  • Potato flour has 19 times less Selenium than Saltine cracker. Saltine cracker has 21.4µg of Selenium, while Potato flour has 1.1µg.
  • Potato flour contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Potato flour.

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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 46% 20% 88% 52% 66% 15% 72% 7.2% 41% 6%
Contains more IronIron +459.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +103.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1845.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +195.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +770.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%

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 13% 0% 5% 0% 57% 12% 66% 28% 177% 0% 0% 19% 22%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1056.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +396%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +804.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.2%
Contains more FatsFats +370.6%
Contains more WaterWater +91.8%
Contains more OtherOther +42.7%
~equal in Carbs ~83.1g

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
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.15 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1675%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +356.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Potato flour Opinion
Calories 393kcal 357kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 6.9g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 0.34g Saltine cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Potato flour
Net carbs 79.6g 77.2g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 83.1g Potato flour
Magnesium 26mg 65mg Potato flour
Calcium 22mg 65mg Potato flour
Potassium 115mg 1001mg Potato flour
Iron 7.72mg 1.38mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 3.52g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 5.9g Potato flour
Copper 0.145mg 0.197mg Potato flour
Zinc 0.94mg 0.54mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 168mg Potato flour
Sodium 849mg 55mg Potato flour
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.25mg Potato flour
Manganese 0.637mg 0.313mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 1.1µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.228mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.051mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 3.507mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.474mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.769mg Potato flour
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0µg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 25µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg 39.5mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.244g 0.09g Potato flour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 0.008g Saltine cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 0.15g Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.115mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.28mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.299mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.425mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.18mg 0.107mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.316mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.356mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.166mg Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Potato flour
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
31%
Potato flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
41%
Potato flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 794mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.154g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato flour
Potato flour 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.