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Saltine cracker vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Saltine cracker and Tart?

  • Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Zinc, and Folate, while Tart is higher in Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 54% higher.
  • Tart has 3 times less Zinc than Saltine cracker. Saltine cracker has 0.94mg of Zinc, while Tart has 0.28mg.
  • Tart is lower in Sodium.

We used Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Breakfast tart, low fat types in this comparison.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.2%
Contains more IronIron +125.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +235.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.5%

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%
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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% 57% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1125%
Contains more FolateFolate +24%
Contains more CholineCholine +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +347.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.549mg
~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
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4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +163.2%
Contains more OtherOther +86.4%
Contains more FatsFats +274.4%
Contains more WaterWater +254.1%
~equal in Carbs ~76.8g

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
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25% 60% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.393 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2250.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.2%

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 Tart
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 Tart Opinion
Calories 393kcal 372kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 3.99g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 5.99g Tart
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Tart
Net carbs 79.6g 75.3g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 76.8g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 44mg Tart
Calcium 22mg 44mg Tart
Potassium 115mg 66mg Saltine cracker
Iron 7.72mg 3.42mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 4.87g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 1.5g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.073mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.94mg 0.28mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 93mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 849mg 361mg Tart
Vitamin A 0IU 950IU Tart
Vitamin A 0µg 285µg Tart
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.53mg Tart
Manganese 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 12.9µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.285mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.549mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 3.8mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.38mg Tart
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0.4µg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 100µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg 8.4mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 1.393g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 3.338g Tart
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 0.878g Tart
Tryptophan 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Tart
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
40%
Tart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
37%
Tart

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tart
Tart contains less Sodium (difference - 488mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Tart
Tart is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.149g)
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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.