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

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How are spaghetti and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) different?

  • Spaghetti is higher in selenium; however, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin K, manganese, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 63% higher.
  • Spaghetti contains 3 times more selenium than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). While spaghetti contains 26.4µg of selenium, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains only 10.3µg.
  • Spaghetti has less sodium.
  • Spaghetti has a lower glycemic index (49) than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) (74).

Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) are the varieties used in this article.

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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 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +156.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +171.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +245.5%
Contains more IronIron +1014%
Contains more CopperCopper +39%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +113%

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% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
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% 0.33% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3410%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2335%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1510.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1814.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +160.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 WaterWater +1130.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.1%
Contains more FatsFats +829%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +140%
Contains more OtherOther +900%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 g
20% 23% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.835 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1416%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1383.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +160.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +200%
Contains more FructoseFructose +533.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +145%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spaghetti Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Iron 0.5mg 5.57mg 63%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.702mg 57%
Sodium 1mg 941mg 41%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 6.442mg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.487mg 36%
Folate 7µg 134µg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 4.835g 30%
Selenium 26.4µg 10.3µg 29%
Vitamin K 0µg 25.4µg 21%
Starch 26.01g 67.83g 17%
Manganese 0.322mg 0.686mg 16%
Carbs 30.86g 74.05g 14%
Calories 158kcal 418kcal 13%
Fats 0.93g 8.64g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.536mg 8%
Protein 5.8g 9.46g 7%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 1.15mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.176g 1.653g 7%
Phosphorus 58mg 102mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.131g 1.986g 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Fiber 1.8g 2.8g 4%
Copper 0.1mg 0.139mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.086mg 3%
Potassium 44mg 152mg 3%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.69mg 2%
Choline 6.4mg 16.7mg 2%
Calcium 7mg 19mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 23mg 1%
Net carbs 29.06g 71.25g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 1.29g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.206mg 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.065mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.45mg 0%
Valine 0.262mg 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.132mg 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0.03g 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
3%
Spaghetti
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 940mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.477g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.