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 ⓘ
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
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 PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower negative value is the more alkaline the effect is. 0 is neutral.
4.4 (acidic )
Calories
418
Sodium
Carbs
Iron
Vitamin B1
Calories
Explanation: This food contains more Sodium than 94% of foods. More importantly, although there are several foods (6%) which contain more Sodium, this food itself is rich in Sodium more than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly it is relatively rich in Carbs, Iron, Vitamin B1 and Calories
Saltine cracker Glycemic index (GI)
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
19%
Daily Value: 19%
9.46 g of 50 g
Fats:
13%
Daily Value: 13%
8.64 g of 65 g
Carbs:
25%
Daily Value: 25%
74.05 g of 300 g
Water:
0%
Daily Value: 0%
5.05 g of 2,000 g
Other:
2.8 g
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Nutrition Facts
___ servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per Serving
Calories
418
% Daily Value*
14%
Total Fat
9g
10%
Saturated Fat
2g
0%
Cholesterol
0mg
39%
Sodium
941mg
25%
TotalCarbohydrate
74g
12%
Dietary Fiber
3g
Total Sugars 1g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
9g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
19mg
2%
Iron
6mg
33%
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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High level of Cholesterol may be dangerous for your health, especially if you suffer from cardio-vascular deseases.
No Trans Fats

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Trans fats tend to increase risk of coronary heart disease according to various studies. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) states that trans fats increase levels of LDL and decrease levels of HDL. According to NAS trans fatty acid consumption should be as low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.
Low in Saturated Fats

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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommends using less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fats link
Low in Sodium

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Extensive usage of sodium is not recommended for the people suffering from hypertonia.
Low in Sugars

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Using too much sugars can lead to weight gain or diabetes.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
19 mg of 1,000 mg
2%
Iron:
5.57 mg of 18 mg
31%
Magnesium:
23 mg of 400 mg
6%
Phosphorus:
102 mg of 1,000 mg
10%
Potassium:
152 mg of 3,500 mg
4%
Sodium:
941 mg of 2,400 mg
39%
Zinc:
0.69 mg of 15 mg
5%
Copper:
0.139 mg of 2 mg
7%
Manganese:
0.686 mg of 2 mg
34%
Selenium:
10.3 µg of 70 µg
15%
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 mg
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 20 mg
6%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 60 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.702 mg of 2 mg
47%
Vitamin B2:
0.487 mg of 2 mg
29%
Vitamin B3:
6.442 mg of 20 mg
32%
Vitamin B5:
0.536 mg of 10 mg
5%
Vitamin B6:
0.086 mg of 2 mg
4%
Folate, total:
134 µg of 400 µg
34%
Vitamin B12:
0.09 µg of 6 µg
2%
Vitamin K:
25.4 µg of 80 µg
32%
Folic acid (B9):
117 µg of 400 µg
29%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B1
0.702 µg
TOP 13%
Vitamin B2
0.487 µg
TOP 15%
Folate, total
134 µg
TOP 21%
Vitamin B3
6.442 µg
TOP 22%
Folic acid (B9)
117 µg
TOP 26%
Vitamin E
1.15 µg
TOP 45%
Vitamin K
25.4 µg
TOP 46%
Vitamin B5
0.536 µg
TOP 56%
Vitamin B12
0.09 µg
TOP 63%
Vitamin B6
0.086 µg
TOP 68%
Vitamin A
2 µg
TOP 73%
Vitamin C
0 µg
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
Carbohyrates breakdown for Saltine cracker
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
Sugars:
1.29 g
Fiber:
2.8 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 | 16% | 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 ![]() |
Sugars | 1% | 64% | 1.29g |
7 times less than Coca-Cola ![]() |
Fiber | 7% | 28% | 2.8g |
1.2 times more than Orange ![]() |
Calcium | 2% | 55% | 19mg |
6.6 times less than Milk ![]() |
Iron | 31% | 10% | 5.57mg |
2.1 times more than Beef ![]() |
Magnesium | 6% | 50% | 23mg |
6.1 times less than Kidney bean ![]() |
Phosphorus | 15% | 63% | 102mg |
1.8 times less than Chicken meat ![]() |
Potassium | 3% | 70% | 152mg |
Equal to Cucumber ![]() |
Sodium | 39% | 6% | 941mg |
1.9 times more than White Bread ![]() |
Zinc | 6% | 62% | 0.69mg |
9.1 times less than Beef ![]() |
Copper | 0% | 40% | 0.14mg |
Equal to Shiitake ![]() |
Vitamin A | 0% | 73% | 2IU |
8353 times less than Carrot ![]() |
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 | 47% | 13% | 0.7mg |
2.6 times more than Pea ![]() |
Vitamin B2 | 29% | 15% | 0.49mg |
3.7 times more than Avocado ![]() |
Vitamin B3 | 32% | 22% | 6.44mg |
1.5 times less than Turkey meat ![]() |
Vitamin B5 | 5% | 56% | 0.54mg |
2.1 times less than Sunflower seed ![]() |
Vitamin B6 | 4% | 68% | 0.09mg |
1.4 times less than Oat ![]() |
Folate, total | 34% | 21% | 134µg |
2.2 times more than Brussels sprout ![]() |
Vitamin B12 | 2% | 63% | 0.09µg |
7.8 times less than Pork ![]() |
Vitamin K | 32% | 46% | 25.4µg |
4 times less than Broccoli ![]() |
Folic acid (B9) | 29% | 26% | 117µg |
INF times more than Banana ![]() |
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 ![]() |
Trans Fat | 0% | 58% | 0.17g |
89.2 times less than Margarine ![]() |
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 ![]() |
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 seperately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link of the food presented on this page can be found below.