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Strudel vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Strudel and Saltine cracker

  • Strudel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Phosphorus, yet Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Strudel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 67% more than Saltine cracker.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Saltine cracker is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are KELLOGG'S, EGGO, Wafflers, Strawberry Strudel and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.

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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 9.3% 88% 6.3% 221% 0% 11% 113% 90% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1231.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62%
Contains more IronIron +30.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +135%

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% 79% 0% 0% 98% 104% 99% 0% 122% 200% 0% 56% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +523.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +67.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.714mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 11% 50% 29% 5%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 50 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 4.8 g
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +587.5%
Contains more WaterWater +758.8%
Contains more OtherOther +118.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +110%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +64.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 28% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.6 g
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1871.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +571.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Strudel Saltine cracker
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Strudel Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 318kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 5g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 11g 1.6g Strudel
Net carbs 48.8g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 50g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Strudel
Magnesium 13mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 293mg 22mg Strudel
Potassium 71mg 115mg Saltine cracker
Iron 5.9mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 16.8g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 1.2g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.4mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 263mg 113mg Strudel
Sodium 691mg 849mg Strudel
Vitamin A 1316IU 0IU Strudel
Vitamin A 395µg 0µg Strudel
Vitamin E 0mg 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.45mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.3mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.085mg Strudel
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0µg Strudel
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 74µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Trans Fat 0.2g Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 2.7g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.8g 0.142g Strudel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.6g 0.685g Strudel
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
Strudel Saltine cracker
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
58%
Strudel
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Strudel
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Strudel
Strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Strudel
Strudel is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.456g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins

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

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.