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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.

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.
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 39% 20% 18% 108% 96% 40% 76% 78% 170% 134%
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.
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% 8.4% 0% 82% 70% 58% 24% 29% 0% 2% 70% 8%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.404mg
~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
9% 3% 48% 38% 3%
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
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 g
17% 36% 47%
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.
Saltine cracker Pumpernickel bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Pumpernickel bread Opinion
Calories 393kcal 250kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 8.7g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 3.1g Pumpernickel bread
Net carbs 79.6g 41g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 47.5g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 54mg Pumpernickel bread
Calcium 22mg 68mg Pumpernickel bread
Potassium 115mg 208mg Pumpernickel bread
Iron 7.72mg 2.87mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 0.53g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 6.5g Pumpernickel bread
Copper 0.145mg 0.287mg Pumpernickel bread
Zinc 0.94mg 1.48mg Pumpernickel bread
Phosphorus 113mg 178mg Pumpernickel bread
Sodium 849mg 596mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.42mg Pumpernickel bread
Manganese 0.637mg 1.305mg Pumpernickel bread
Selenium 21.4µg 24.5µg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.327mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.305mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 3.091mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.404mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.126mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0.8µg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 93µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg 14.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 0.437g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 0.932g Pumpernickel bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 1.237g Pumpernickel bread
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.097mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.267mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.334mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.602mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.248mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.155mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.422mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.396mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.196mg Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Pumpernickel 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%
Pumpernickel bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
78%
Pumpernickel bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.193g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpernickel bread
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.

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. Pumpernickel bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174918/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.