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

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A recap on differences between Waffle and Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Waffle is higher in Selenium, Calcium, and Phosphorus, yet Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Waffle covers your daily Selenium needs 65% more than Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).

Food varieties used in this article are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Contains more Calcium +1242.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.3%
Contains less Sodium -45.7%
Contains more Selenium +348.5%
Contains more Iron +141.1%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Copper +124.2%
Contains more Manganese +158.9%
Equal in Potassium - 152
Equal in Zinc - 0.69
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Contains more Calcium +1242.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.3%
Contains less Sodium -45.7%
Contains more Selenium +348.5%
Contains more Iron +141.1%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Copper +124.2%
Contains more Manganese +158.9%
Equal in Potassium - 152
Equal in Zinc - 0.69

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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Contains more Vitamin A +11300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Contains more Folate +191.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Contains more Vitamin A +11300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Contains more Folate +191.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +63.2%
Contains more Water +731.7%
Contains more Other +10.7%
Contains more Protein +19.7%
Contains more Carbs +125.1%
Equal in Other - 2.8
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 Fats +63.2%
Contains more Water +731.7%
Contains more Other +10.7%
Contains more Protein +19.7%
Contains more Carbs +125.1%
Equal in Other - 2.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.3%
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.3%

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 (includes oyster, soda, soup)
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 (includes oyster, soda, soup) Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 71.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 7.9g 9.46g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 14.1g 8.64g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 74.05g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 291kcal 418kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 1.29g Waffle
Fiber 2.8g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 255mg 19mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 5.57mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 19mg 23mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phosphorus 190mg 102mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 152mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 941mg Waffle
Zinc 0.68mg 0.69mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Copper 0.062mg 0.139mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.265mg 0.686mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 46.2µg 10.3µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 2IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 1µg Waffle
Vitamin E 1.15mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.702mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.487mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 6.442mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.536mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.086mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Folate 46µg 134µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.09µg Waffle
Vitamin K 25.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.116mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.289mg 0.268mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.333mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.652mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.384mg 0.172mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.147mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.45mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.409mg 0.399mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.197mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g Waffle
Saturated Fat 2.866g 1.653g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 1.986g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 4.835g Waffle
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Waffle
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 430mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.213g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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 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 (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.