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Waffle vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Waffle and Saltine cracker

  • Waffle is richer in Selenium, and Calcium, yet Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker is 68% higher.

Food types used in this article are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
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 +1059.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.8%
Contains more IronIron +234.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +140.4%

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.
Waffle
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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 1.3% 14% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +175.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +169.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 +781.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1135.3%
Contains more OtherOther +40.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +150.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 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 +2379.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +890.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 291kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 7.9g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 14.1g 1.6g Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Net carbs 32.9g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 32.9g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 19mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 255mg 22mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 115mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g Waffle
Fiber 2.7g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.062mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.68mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 190mg 113mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 849mg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 0IU Waffle
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.265mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 46.2µg 21.4µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.39mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 46µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 2.866g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 0.142g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.685g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.289mg 0.287mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.63mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.384mg 0.29mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.409mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.187mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
24%
Waffle
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.622g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.