Saltine cracker vs. Pumpernickel bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between saltine cracker and pumpernickel bread
- Saltine cracker has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and folate, while pumpernickel bread has more manganese, copper, fiber, and phosphorus.
- Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 61% higher.
- Pumpernickel bread contains 2 times less vitamin B2 than saltine cracker. Saltine cracker contains 0.59mg of vitamin B2, while pumpernickel bread contains 0.305mg.
- The amount of sodium in pumpernickel bread is lower.
- Pumpernickel bread has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pumpernickel bread is 49, while the glycemic index of saltine cracker is 74.
The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Bread, pumpernickel.
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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 IronIron | +169% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +209.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +97.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +104.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +512.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
Other:
2.2 g
Protein:
8.7 g
Fats:
3.1 g
Carbs:
47.5 g
Water:
37.9 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +73.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +93.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1014.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.685 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.437 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.237 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +556.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +80.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 7.72mg | 2.87mg | 61% |
| Manganese | 0.637mg | 1.305mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.59mg | 0.305mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.287mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.714mg | 3.091mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.518mg | 0.327mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 6.5g | 15% |
| Carbs | 82.3g | 47.5g | 12% |
| Sodium | 849mg | 596mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 178mg | 9% |
| Folate | 124µg | 93µg | 8% |
| Calories | 393kcal | 250kcal | 7% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 54mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 21.4µg | 24.5µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 1.48mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 68mg | 5% |
| Protein | 10.5g | 8.7g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.685g | 1.237g | 4% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 208mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.126mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 0.8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.142g | 0.932g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.6g | 3.1g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.244g | 0.437g | 1% |
| Choline | 19.6mg | 14.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 79.6g | 41g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.38g | 0.53g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.404mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.287mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.378mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.716mg | 0.602mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.29mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.514mg | 0.422mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.439mg | 0.396mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.224mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
78%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.193g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpernickel bread contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpernickel bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpernickel bread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.