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Shortbread vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shortbread and Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Shortbread has more Vitamin E , however, Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin K.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) covers your daily Iron needs 32% more than Shortbread.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 5 times less Saturated Fat than Shortbread. Shortbread has 8.105g of Saturated Fat, while Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 1.653g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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.
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +86.9%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +72.7%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Copper +54.4%
Contains more Manganese +74.6%
Contains more Selenium +66.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +86.9%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +72.7%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Copper +54.4%
Contains more Manganese +74.6%
Contains more Selenium +66.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Folate +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +130.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Contains more Vitamin E +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Folate +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +130.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +203.5%
Contains more Protein +76.2%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
Contains more Water +40.3%
Contains more Other +171.8%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Fats +203.5%
Contains more Protein +76.2%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
Contains more Water +40.3%
Contains more Other +171.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +237.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.6%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +237.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +200%
Contains more Fructose +57.9%
Contains more Starch +67.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98%
Starch: 67.83 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.12 g
Fructose: 0.19 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.98 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +200%
Contains more Fructose +57.9%
Contains more Starch +67.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 71.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 5.37g 9.46g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 26.22g 8.64g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 74.05g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 514kcal 418kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.3g 0.19g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 1.29g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fiber 1.3g 2.8g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 13mg 19mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Iron 2.98mg 5.57mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 14mg 23mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phosphorus 66mg 102mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Potassium 88mg 152mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sodium 353mg 941mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.69mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Copper 0.09mg 0.139mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.393mg 0.686mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 6.2µg 10.3µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A 1IU 2IU Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin E 2.44mg 1.15mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.702mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.487mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 6.442mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.536mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.086mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Folate 81µg 134µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 11µg 25.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.116mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.268mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.333mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.652mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.172mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Methionine 0.147mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phenylalanine 0.45mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.399mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.197mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.714g 0.167g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saturated Fat 8.105g 1.653g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 1.986g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 4.835g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.003g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 4.25g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0.018g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.535g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
33%
Shortbread
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 588mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.452g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients
  2. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.