Saltine cracker nutrition, glycemic index, calories, and serving size
Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup)
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Saltine cracker
Glycemic index ⓘ
Source:
The GI for Coleus tuberosus crackers is 41 http://www.ifrj.upm.edu.my/25%20(01)%202018/(42).pdf
74 (high)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
5 crackers (14.9 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral.
4.4 (acidic )
Calories
418
Sodium
Carbs
Iron
Vitamin B1
Calories
Explanation: The given food contains more Sodium than 94% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Sodium than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Carbs, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Calories.
Saltine cracker Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
The GI for Coleus tuberosus crackers is 41 http://www.ifrj.upm.edu.my/25%20(01)%202018/(42).pdf
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 19%
9.46 g of 50 g
19%
Fats:
Daily Value: 13%
8.64 g of 65 g
13%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 25%
74.05 g of 300 g
25%
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
5.05 g of 2,000 g
0%
Other:
2.8 g
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Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 418
% Daily Value*
14%
Total Fat
9g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
41%
Sodium 941mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate
74g
12%
Dietary Fiber
3g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
9g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
19mg
2%
Iron
6mg
75%
Potassium
152mg
4%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sugars
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
19 mg of 1,000 mg
2%
Iron:
5.57 mg of 8 mg
70%
Magnesium:
23 mg of 420 mg
5%
Phosphorus:
102 mg of 700 mg
15%
Potassium:
152 mg of 3,400 mg
4%
Sodium:
941 mg of 2,300 mg
41%
Zinc:
0.69 mg of 11 mg
6%
Copper:
0.139 mg of 1 mg
15%
Manganese:
0.686 mg of 2 mg
30%
Selenium:
10.3 µg of 55 µg
19%
Choline:
16.7 mg of 550 mg
3%
Mineral chart - relative view
Sodium
941 mg
TOP 6%
Iron
5.57 mg
TOP 10%
Manganese
0.686 mg
TOP 35%
Copper
0.139 mg
TOP 40%
Magnesium
23 mg
TOP 50%
Calcium
19 mg
TOP 55%
Selenium
10.3 µg
TOP 59%
Zinc
0.69 mg
TOP 62%
Phosphorus
102 mg
TOP 63%
Potassium
152 mg
TOP 70%
Choline
16.7 mg
TOP 78%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
2 IU of 5,000 IU
0%
Vitamin E :
1.15 mg of 15 mg
8%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 90 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.702 mg of 1 mg
59%
Vitamin B2:
0.487 mg of 1 mg
37%
Vitamin B3:
6.442 mg of 16 mg
40%
Vitamin B5:
0.536 mg of 5 mg
11%
Vitamin B6:
0.086 mg of 1 mg
7%
Folate:
134 µg of 400 µg
34%
Vitamin B12:
0.09 µg of 2 µg
4%
Vitamin K:
25.4 µg of 120 µg
21%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B1
0.702 mg
TOP 13%
Vitamin B2
0.487 mg
TOP 15%
Folate
134 µg
TOP 21%
Vitamin B3
6.442 mg
TOP 22%
Vitamin E
1.15 mg
TOP 45%
Vitamin K
25.4 µg
TOP 46%
Vitamin B5
0.536 mg
TOP 56%
Vitamin B12
0.09 µg
TOP 63%
Vitamin B6
0.086 mg
TOP 68%
Vitamin A
2 IU
TOP 73%
Vitamin C
0 mg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
116 mg of 280 mg
41%
Threonine:
268 mg of 1,050 mg
26%
Isoleucine:
333 mg of 1,400 mg
24%
Leucine:
652 mg of 2,730 mg
24%
Lysine:
172 mg of 2,100 mg
8%
Methionine:
147 mg of 1,050 mg
14%
Phenylalanine:
450 mg of 1,750 mg
26%
Valine:
399 mg of 1,820 mg
22%
Histidine:
197 mg of 700 mg
28%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.835 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
67.83 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.12 g
Fructose:
0.19 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.98 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Saltine cracker
Sugar:
1.29 g
Fiber:
2.8 g
Other:
69.96 g
All nutrients for Saltine cracker per 100g
| Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
| Protein | 23% | 45% | 9.46g |
3.4 times more than Broccoli 
|
| Fats | 13% | 38% | 8.64g |
3.9 times less than Cheese 
|
| Carbs | 25% | 8% | 74.05g |
2.6 times more than Rice 
|
| Calories | 21% | 13% | 418kcal |
8.9 times more than Orange 
|
| Starch | 28% | 87% | 67.83g |
4.4 times more than Potato 
|
| Fructose | 0% | 91% | 0.19g |
31.1 times less than Apple 
|
| Sugar | 0% | 64% | 1.29g |
7 times less than Coca-Cola 
|
| Fiber | 11% | 28% | 2.8g |
1.2 times more than Orange
|
| Calcium | 2% | 55% | 19mg |
6.6 times less than Milk 
|
| Iron | 70% | 10% | 5.57mg |
2.1 times more than Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 5% | 50% | 23mg |
6.1 times less than Almond 
|
| Phosphorus | 15% | 63% | 102mg |
1.8 times less than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 4% | 70% | 152mg |
Equal to Cucumber 
|
| Sodium | 41% | 6% | 941mg |
1.9 times more than White Bread 
|
| Zinc | 6% | 62% | 0.69mg |
9.1 times less than Beef
|
| Copper | 15% | 40% | 0.14mg |
Equal to Shiitake 
|
| Vitamin E | 8% | 45% | 1.15mg |
1.3 times less than Kiwifruit 
|
| Vitamin D | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin C | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin B1 | 59% | 13% | 0.7mg |
2.6 times more than Pea 
|
| Vitamin B2 | 37% | 15% | 0.49mg |
3.7 times more than Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 40% | 22% | 6.44mg |
1.5 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 11% | 56% | 0.54mg |
2.1 times less than Sunflower seed 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 7% | 68% | 0.09mg |
1.4 times less than Oat 
|
| Folate | 34% | 21% | 134µg |
2.2 times more than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 4% | 63% | 0.09µg |
7.8 times less than Pork 
|
| Vitamin K | 21% | 46% | 25.4µg |
4 times less than Broccoli
|
| Tryptophan | 0% | 76% | 0.12mg |
2.6 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0% | 80% | 0.27mg |
2.7 times less than Beef
|
| Isoleucine | 0% | 79% | 0.33mg |
2.7 times less than Salmon 
|
| Leucine | 0% | 79% | 0.65mg |
3.7 times less than Tuna 
|
| Lysine | 0% | 87% | 0.17mg |
2.6 times less than Tofu 
|
| Methionine | 0% | 79% | 0.15mg |
1.5 times more than Quinoa 
|
| Phenylalanine | 0% | 77% | 0.45mg |
1.5 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0% | 79% | 0.4mg |
5.1 times less than Soybean 
|
| Histidine | 0% | 80% | 0.2mg |
3.8 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Cholesterol | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A
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| Trans Fat | 0% | 58% | 0.17g |
89.2 times less than Margarine 
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| Saturated Fat | 8% | 51% | 1.65g |
3.6 times less than Beef
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 53% | 1.99g |
4.9 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 18% | 4.84g |
9.8 times less than Walnut 
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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.