Table salt vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between table salt and crackers?
- Crackers have more vitamin K, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin E than table salt.
- Table salt's daily need coverage for sodium is 1654% higher.
- Crackers are lower in sodium.
- Crackers have a higher glycemic index (63) than table salt (0).
We used Salt, table and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1375% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1121.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +246.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +390% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +391% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6600% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.2 g
Other:
99.8 g
Protein:
6.64 g
Fats:
26.43 g
Carbs:
61.3 g
Water:
3.14 g
Other:
2.49 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +3908% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1470% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 38758mg | 726mg | 1654% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 13.137g | 88% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 69.3µg | 58% |
| Iron | 0.33mg | 4.03mg | 46% |
| Fats | 0g | 26.43g | 41% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.456mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.416mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 248mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 4.352mg | 27% |
| Calories | 0kcal | 510kcal | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 5.562g | 25% |
| Folate | 0µg | 92µg | 23% |
| Starch | 49.69g | 20% | |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 3.03mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 0g | 61.3g | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.491mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 6.553g | 16% |
| Protein | 0g | 6.64g | 13% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 6.7µg | 12% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 120mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.417mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.104mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.063mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.49mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 118mg | 3% |
| Choline | 0mg | 9.6mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 8.18g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 1.076g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.562g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crackers contains less Sodium (difference - 38032mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)