Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Tart vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the main differences between Tart and Saltine cracker?

  • Tart is richer in Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6, while Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 54% higher.
  • Tart is lower in Sodium.

We used Breakfast tart, low fat and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium types in this comparison.

Infographic

Tart vs Saltine cracker infographic
Infographic link

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.
Tart
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +69.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.2%
Contains more IronIron +125.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +235.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.9%

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.
Tart
4
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 13% 57% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1125%
Contains more FolateFolate +24%
Contains more CholineCholine +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.59mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
2
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 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 +274.4%
Contains more WaterWater +254.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +163.2%
Contains more OtherOther +86.4%
~equal in Carbs ~82.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
2
25% 60% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.393 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 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 +2250.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tart Saltine cracker
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tart Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 372kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 3.99g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 5.99g 1.6g Tart
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Tart
Net carbs 75.3g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 76.8g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 44mg 26mg Tart
Calcium 44mg 22mg Tart
Potassium 66mg 115mg Saltine cracker
Iron 3.42mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 4.87g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 1.5g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.073mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.28mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 93mg 113mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 361mg 849mg Tart
Vitamin A 950IU 0IU Tart
Vitamin A 285µg 0µg Tart
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.12mg Tart
Manganese 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 12.9µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.285mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.549mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.085mg Tart
Vitamin K 0.4µg 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 100µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Choline 8.4mg 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 1.393g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 3.338g 0.142g Tart
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g 0.685g Tart
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tart Saltine cracker
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
40%
Tart
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Tart
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tart
Tart contains less Sodium (difference - 488mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Tart
Tart is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.149g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.

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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/nutrients
  2. 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.