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Saltine cracker nutrition, glycemic index, calories, net carbs & more

Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup)
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Saltine cracker

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
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
74 (high)
Glycemic load
8 (low)
Insulin index ⓘ II for water crackers https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/66/5/1264/4655967
87
Calories
418
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols
71.25 grams
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)
94% Net carbs
94% Sodium
92% Carbs
90% Iron
87% Vitamin B1
Explanation: The given food contains more Net carbs than 94% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Net carbs than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Sodium, Carbs, Iron, and Vitamin B1.

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
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
74

Saltine cracker Glycemic load (GL)

8

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57% 10%
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 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%
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%

Macronutrients chart

10% 9% 73% 6% 3%
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

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 125% 77% 72% 72% 25% 43% 78% 66% 85%
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

20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

98%
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

2% 4% 94%
Sugar: 1.29 g
Fiber: 2.8 g
Other: 69.96 g

All nutrients for Saltine cracker per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 418kcal 21% 13% 8.9 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 9.46g 23% 45% 3.4 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 8.64g 13% 38% 3.9 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 71.25g N/A 6% 1.3 times more than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 74.05g 25% 8% 2.6 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Iron 5.57mg 70% 10% 2.1 times more than BeefBeef
Calcium 19mg 2% 55% 6.6 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 152mg 4% 70% Equal to CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 23mg 5% 50% 6.1 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 1.29g N/A 64% 7 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 2.8g 11% 28% 1.2 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.14mg 15% 40% Equal to ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.69mg 6% 62% 9.1 times less than BeefBeef
Starch 67.83g 28% 87% 4.4 times more than PotatoPotato
Phosphorus 102mg 15% 63% 1.8 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 941mg 41% 6% 1.9 times more than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 2IU 0% 73% 8353 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0% 72%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8% 45% 1.3 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Vitamin B1 0.7mg 59% 13% 2.6 times more than PeaPea
Vitamin B2 0.49mg 37% 15% 3.7 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 6.44mg 40% 22% 1.5 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 11% 56% 2.1 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 7% 68% 1.4 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 4% 63% 7.8 times less than PorkPork
Vitamin K 25.4µg 21% 46% 4 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Trans Fat 0.17g N/A 58% 89.2 times less than MargarineMargarine
Folate 134µg 34% 21% 2.2 times more than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 1.65g 8% 51% 3.6 times less than BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 1.99g N/A 53% 4.9 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 4.84g N/A 18% 9.8 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0% 76% 2.6 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.27mg 0% 80% 2.7 times less than BeefBeef
Isoleucine 0.33mg 0% 79% 2.7 times less than SalmonSalmon
Leucine 0.65mg 0% 79% 3.7 times less than TunaTuna
Lysine 0.17mg 0% 87% 2.6 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.15mg 0% 79% 1.5 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0% 77% 1.5 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.4mg 0% 79% 5.1 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.2mg 0% 80% 3.8 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Fructose 0.19g 0% 91% 31.1 times less than AppleApple
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.54g N/A 80% 17.1 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g N/A 93%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g N/A 83%
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g N/A 100%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g N/A 85%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g N/A 82% 2.9 times less than AlmondAlmond

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 418
% Daily Value*
14%
Total Fat 9g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
Trans Fat g
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
ok
 ⓘ 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
limit break
 ⓘ 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
ok
 ⓘ 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 Sodium
limit break
 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
ok
 ⓘ 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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Saltine cracker nutrition infographic

Saltine cracker nutrition infographic
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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.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/nutrients

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.