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Wonton wrappers vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between wonton wrappers and saltine cracker

  • Wonton wrappers are higher in selenium, yet saltine cracker is higher in iron, vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin B5.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily iron needs 55% more than wonton wrappers.
  • Wonton wrappers contain 2 times more Calcium than saltine cracker. While wonton wrappers contain 47mg of Calcium, saltine cracker contains only 22mg.
  • The amount of sodium in wonton wrappers is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Wonton wrappers (includes egg roll wrappers) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 14% 7.2% 126% 49% 19% 35% 75% 83% 154%
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 +113.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.2%
Contains more IronIron +129.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.145mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.637mg

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.
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% 0.84% 0% 0% 130% 87% 102% 1.5% 6.9% 2.5% 0% 65% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +183.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.518mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.714mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 58% 29% 2%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 28.8 g
Other: 2 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 WaterWater +747.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.1%
~equal in Protein ~10.5g
~equal in Fats ~1.6g
~equal in Other ~2.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.61 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 +37.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.244g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wonton wrappers 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 Wonton wrappers Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 291kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 9.8g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.5g 1.6g Saltine cracker
Net carbs 56.1g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 57.9g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 20mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 47mg 22mg Wonton wrappers
Potassium 82mg 115mg Saltine cracker
Iron 3.36mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g Wonton wrappers
Fiber 1.8g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.147mg 0.145mg Wonton wrappers
Zinc 0.71mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 81mg 113mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 572mg 849mg Wonton wrappers
Vitamin A 14IU 0IU Wonton wrappers
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg Wonton wrappers
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.638mg 0.637mg Wonton wrappers
Selenium 28.2µg 21.4µg Wonton wrappers
Vitamin B1 0.519mg 0.518mg Wonton wrappers
Vitamin B2 0.378mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.424mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.025mg 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Wonton wrappers
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 86µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.263g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.195g 0.142g Wonton wrappers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.61g 0.685g Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.268mg 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.369mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.684mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.204mg 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.176mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.417mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.209mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Wonton wrappers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wonton wrappers 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
30%
Wonton wrappers
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Wonton wrappers
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wonton wrappers
Wonton wrappers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wonton wrappers
Wonton wrappers contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wonton wrappers
Wonton wrappers is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Wonton wrappers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172802/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.