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

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The main differences between Saltine cracker and Raisin bread

  • Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, yet Raisin bread is richer in Fiber, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker is 60% higher.
  • Saltine cracker contains 2 times more Sodium than Raisin bread. Saltine cracker contains 849mg of Sodium, while Raisin bread contains 347mg.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Bread, raisin, enriched.

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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 19% 20% 20% 109% 66% 20% 47% 45% 65% 109%
Contains more IronIron +166.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~109mg
~equal in Selenium ~20µg

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 0.33% 0% 5.6% 0% 85% 92% 65% 23% 16% 0% 4.3% 80% 8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +188.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +17%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.387mg
~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
8% 4% 52% 34% 2%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 52.3 g
Water: 33.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.4%
Contains more OtherOther +22.2%
Contains more FatsFats +175%
Contains more WaterWater +888.2%

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
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.294 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.679 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1515.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.679g

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 Raisin bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Raisin bread Opinion
Calories 393kcal 274kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 7.9g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 4.4g Raisin bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Raisin bread
Net carbs 79.6g 48g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 52.3g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 26mg
Calcium 22mg 66mg Raisin bread
Potassium 115mg 227mg Raisin bread
Iron 7.72mg 2.9mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 5.68g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 4.3g Raisin bread
Copper 0.145mg 0.198mg Raisin bread
Zinc 0.94mg 0.72mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 109mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 849mg 347mg Raisin bread
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.28mg Raisin bread
Manganese 0.637mg 0.501mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 20µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.339mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.398mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 3.466mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.387mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.069mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 4.9µg 1.7µg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 106µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg 14.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 1.081g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 2.294g Raisin bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 0.679g Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.083mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.222mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.516mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.2mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.128mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.361mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.329mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.167mg Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Raisin 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
29%
Raisin bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
52%
Raisin bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.837g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread 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. Raisin bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172680/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.