Saltine cracker vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Saltine cracker and White Bread?
- Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, while White Bread is higher in Calcium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 51% higher.
- White Bread has 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Saltine cracker. Saltine cracker has 0.59mg of Vitamin B2, while White Bread has 0.243mg.
- White Bread is lower in Sodium.
We used Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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.
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Iron
+113.9%
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Magnesium
+13%
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Phosphorus
+15.3%
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Zinc
+27%
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Copper
+43.6%
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Manganese
+18.8%
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Calcium
+554.5%
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Sodium
-42.3%
Equal in Potassium - 126
Equal in Selenium - 22
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Iron
+113.9%
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Magnesium
+13%
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Phosphorus
+15.3%
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Zinc
+27%
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Copper
+43.6%
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Manganese
+18.8%
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Calcium
+554.5%
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Sodium
-42.3%
Equal in Potassium - 126
Equal in Selenium - 22
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.
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Vitamin B2
+142.8%
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Vitamin B3
+19.5%
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Folate
+11.7%
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Vitamin K
+2350%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+83.3%
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Vitamin B5
+37.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.533
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.087
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Vitamin B2
+142.8%
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Vitamin B3
+19.5%
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Folate
+11.7%
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Vitamin K
+2350%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+83.3%
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Vitamin B5
+37.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.533
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.087
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+18.6%
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Carbs
+66.5%
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+11.1%
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Fats
+108.1%
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Water
+971.2%
Equal in Other - 1.98
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
Other:
2.2 g
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
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Protein
+18.6%
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Carbs
+66.5%
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+11.1%
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Fats
+108.1%
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Water
+971.2%
Equal in Other - 1.98
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-65%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+321.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+133.9%
Saturated Fat:
0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.685 g
Saturated Fat:
0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.602 g
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Saturated Fat
-65%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+321.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+133.9%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 79.6g | 46.72g | |
Protein | 10.5g | 8.85g | |
Fats | 1.6g | 3.33g | |
Carbs | 82.3g | 49.42g | |
Calories | 393kcal | 266kcal | |
Starch | 37.17g | ||
Fructose | 2.43g | ||
Sugar | 0.38g | 5.67g | |
Fiber | 2.7g | 2.7g | |
Calcium | 22mg | 144mg | |
Iron | 7.72mg | 3.61mg | |
Magnesium | 26mg | 23mg | |
Phosphorus | 113mg | 98mg | |
Potassium | 115mg | 126mg | |
Sodium | 849mg | 490mg | |
Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.74mg | |
Copper | 0.145mg | 0.101mg | |
Manganese | 0.637mg | 0.536mg | |
Selenium | 21.4µg | 22µg | |
Vitamin A | 0IU | 1IU | |
Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.22mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.518mg | 0.533mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.59mg | 0.243mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 5.714mg | 4.78mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.536mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.087mg | |
Folate | 124µg | 111µg | |
Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 0.2µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.138mg | ||
Threonine | 0.287mg | ||
Isoleucine | 0.378mg | ||
Leucine | 0.716mg | ||
Lysine | 0.29mg | ||
Methionine | 0.18mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 0.514mg | ||
Valine | 0.439mg | ||
Histidine | 0.224mg | ||
Trans Fat | 0.027g | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.244g | 0.698g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.142g | 0.599g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.685g | 1.602g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | ||
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g |
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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
44%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
White Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
White Bread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.454g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.