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

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A recap on differences between tea and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher than tea in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin K, selenium, phosphorus, and copper.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) covers your daily iron needs 70% more than tea.
  • The amount of sodium in tea is lower.
  • The glycemic index of tea is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, prepared with water and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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.
Tea
Tea
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 0.9% 1.6% 0.38% 3.7% 0.27% 0.43% 0.52% 51% 0%
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 -99.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1050%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +744.4%
Contains more IronIron +55600%
Contains more CopperCopper +1163.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +6800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Tea
Tea
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% 0% 0% 0% 0.69% 0.6% 0.78% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20031.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4023.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +8500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +5466.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tea
Tea
1
100%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.17 g
Water: 99.62 g
Other: 0.15 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 +1872.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15666.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43458.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1766.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tea 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 Tea Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Iron 0.01mg 5.57mg 70%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.702mg 59%
Sodium 4mg 941mg 41%
Vitamin B3 0.032mg 6.442mg 40%
Vitamin B2 0.003mg 0.487mg 37%
Folate 0µg 134µg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.835g 32%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Carbs 0.17g 74.05g 25%
Calories 1kcal 418kcal 21%
Vitamin K 0µg 25.4µg 21%
Protein 0.06g 9.46g 19%
Selenium 0µg 10.3µg 19%
Copper 0.011mg 0.139mg 14%
Phosphorus 1mg 102mg 14%
Fats 0g 8.64g 13%
Manganese 0.392mg 0.686mg 13%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.013mg 0.536mg 10%
Saturated fat 0g 1.653g 8%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.15mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.086mg 7%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.69mg 6%
Magnesium 2mg 23mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.986g 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Potassium 18mg 152mg 4%
Caffeine 11mg 0mg 3%
Choline 0.3mg 16.7mg 3%
Calcium 3mg 19mg 2%
Net carbs 0.17g 71.25g N/A
Sugar 0.02g 1.29g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tea 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
0%
Tea
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Tea
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tea
Tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tea
Tea contains less Sodium (difference - 937mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tea
Tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.653g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tea
Tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Tea
Tea is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174873/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.