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

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What are the differences between tart and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)?

  • Tart is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin A; however, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin K, vitamin B3, folate, copper, and fiber.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)'s daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 35% more.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 475 times less vitamin A than tart. Tart contains 950IU of vitamin A, while saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 2IU.
  • Tart has less sodium.
  • Tart has a lower glycemic index (45) than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) (74).

We used Breakfast tart, low fat and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) types 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.
Tart
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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 16% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.3%
Contains more IronIron +62.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~102mg

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% 95% 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% 0.33% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +341.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +117%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6250%
Contains more FolateFolate +34%
Contains more CholineCholine +98.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
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4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 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 +138.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.1%
Contains more FatsFats +44.2%
Contains more OtherOther +137.3%
~equal in Carbs ~74.05g

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
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 -15.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +68.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +450.7%

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 (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tart Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.285mg 0.702mg 35%
Vitamin A 285µg 1µg 32%
Manganese 0.686mg 30%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Iron 3.42mg 5.57mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g 4.835g 26%
Sodium 361mg 941mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.086mg 23%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 25.4µg 21%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 6.442mg 17%
Protein 3.99g 9.46g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 11%
Folate 100µg 134µg 9%
Copper 0.073mg 0.139mg 7%
Magnesium 44mg 23mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.549mg 0.487mg 5%
Selenium 12.9µg 10.3µg 5%
Fiber 1.5g 2.8g 5%
Zinc 0.28mg 0.69mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 1.15mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg 4%
Fats 5.99g 8.64g 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Potassium 66mg 152mg 3%
Calcium 44mg 19mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.338g 1.986g 3%
Choline 8.4mg 16.7mg 2%
Calories 372kcal 418kcal 2%
Phosphorus 93mg 102mg 1%
Saturated fat 1.393g 1.653g 1%
Carbs 76.8g 74.05g 1%
Net carbs 75.3g 71.25g N/A
Sugar 4.87g 1.29g N/A
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tart 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
43%
Tart
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Tart
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tart
Tart contains less Sodium (difference - 580mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tart
Tart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.26g)
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 (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.