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Saltine cracker vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Saltine cracker and Seaweed

  • Saltine cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, however, Seaweed has more Vitamin K, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 61% more.
  • Saltine cracker has 31 times more Selenium than Seaweed. Saltine cracker has 21.4µg of Selenium, while Seaweed has 0.7µg.
  • Seaweed is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Seaweed, kelp, raw.

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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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.2%
Contains more IronIron +170.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +218.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2957.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +365.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +663.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.6%

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 10% 7% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +936%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4150%
Contains more CholineCholine +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +625%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1246.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.2%
~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
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +525%
Contains more FatsFats +185.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +760%
Contains more WaterWater +2299.4%
Contains more OtherOther +200.5%

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
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +44.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1357.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.247g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Seaweed Opinion
Calories 393kcal 43kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 1.68g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 0.56g Saltine cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Seaweed
Net carbs 79.6g 8.27g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 9.57g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 121mg Seaweed
Calcium 22mg 168mg Seaweed
Potassium 115mg 89mg Saltine cracker
Iron 7.72mg 2.85mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 0.6g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 1.3g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.13mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.94mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 113mg 42mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 849mg 233mg Seaweed
Vitamin A 0IU 116IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.87mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.637mg 0.2mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 0.7µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.05mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.15mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 0.47mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.002mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 4.9µg 66µg Seaweed
Folate 124µg 180µg Seaweed
Choline 19.6mg 12.8mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 0.247g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 0.098g Saltine cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 0.047g Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.048mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.055mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.076mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.083mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.082mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.025mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.043mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.072mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.024mg Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Seaweed
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
34%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 616mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker 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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.