Saltine cracker nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Saltine cracker
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 393 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
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74 (high) |
| Glycemic load | 9 (low) |
| Insulin index ⓘ II for water crackers https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/66/5/1264/4655967 | 87 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 80 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 3 saltines (15 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. | 5.9 (acidic) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/223499374 | 39 mg |
Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 98% of foods
Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 97% of foods
Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 93% of foods
Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 92% of foods
Vitamin B2 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B2 content than 87% of foods
Saltine cracker calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of saltine cracker | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 393 | |
| Calories in 3 saltines | 59 | 15 g |
| Calories in 6 saltines | 118 | 30 g |
| Calories for different varieties of saltine cracker | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium (this food) | 393 | 100 g |
| Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) | 398 | 100 g |
| Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) | 418 | 100 g |
| Crackers, saltines, low salt (includes oyster, soda, soup) | 421 | 100 g |
| Crackers, snack, GOYA CRACKERS | 433 | 100 g |
| Crackers, saltines, unsalted tops (includes oyster, soda, soup) | 434 | 100 g |
| Crackers, sandwich-type, peanut butter filled, reduced fat | 437 | 100 g |
Saltine cracker Glycemic index (GI)
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Saltine cracker Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0µg of 900µg
0%
Vitamin E:
0.36mg of 15mg
2.4%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
1.6mg of 1mg
130%
Vitamin B2:
1.8mg of 1mg
136%
Vitamin B3:
17mg of 16mg
107%
Vitamin B5:
1.2mg of 5mg
23%
Vitamin B6:
0.26mg of 1mg
20%
Folate:
372µg of 400µg
93%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
59mg of 550mg
11%
Vitamin K:
15µg of 120µg
12%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 21%
10.5 g of 50 g
10.5 g (21% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 2%
1.6 g of 65 g
1.6 g (2% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 27%
82.3 g of 300 g
82.3 g (27% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
3.4 g of 2,000 g
3.4 g (0% of DV )
Other:
2.2 g
2.2 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
414mg of 280mg
148%
Threonine:
861mg of 1,050mg
82%
Isoleucine:
1134mg of 1,400mg
81%
Leucine:
2148mg of 2,730mg
79%
Lysine:
870mg of 2,100mg
41%
Methionine:
540mg of 1,050mg
51%
Phenylalanine:
1542mg of 1,750mg
88%
Valine:
1317mg of 1,820mg
72%
Histidine:
672mg of 700mg
96%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
0.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
0.14 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.69 g
Fiber content ratio for Saltine cracker
Sugar:
0.38 g
Fiber:
2.7 g
Other:
79 g
All nutrients for Saltine cracker per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Calories | 393kcal | 20% | 15% |
8.4 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 11g | 25% | 43% |
3.7 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 1.6g | 2% | 70% |
20.8 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Net carbs | 80g | N/A | 2% |
1.5 times more than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 82g | 27% | 3% |
2.9 times more than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 6% | 39% |
5.4 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 22mg | 2% | 51% |
5.7 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 115mg | 3% | 79% |
1.3 times less than Cucumber
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| Iron | 7.7mg | 97% | 7% |
3 times more than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 0.38g | N/A | 72% |
23.6 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | 29% |
1.1 times more than Orange
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| Copper | 0.15mg | 16% | 38% |
Equal to Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.94mg | 9% | 55% |
6.7 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 113mg | 16% | 61% |
1.6 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 849mg | 37% | 8% |
1.7 times more than White bread
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | 84% |
12.2 times less than Kiwi
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| Manganese | 0.64mg | 28% | 35% | |
| Selenium | 21µg | 39% | 44% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.52mg | 43% | 17% |
1.9 times more than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.59mg | 45% | 13% |
4.5 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.7mg | 36% | 27% |
1.7 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 8% | 66% |
2.9 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 7% | 68% |
1.4 times less than Oats
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | 56% |
20.7 times less than Broccoli
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| Folate | 124µg | 31% | 22% |
2 times more than Brussels sprouts
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| Saturated fat | 0.24g | 1% | 75% |
24.2 times less than Beef broiled
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| Choline | 20mg | 4% | 76% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.14g | N/A | 80% |
69 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.69g | N/A | 54% |
68.9 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0% | 73% |
2.2 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.29mg | 0% | 79% |
2.5 times less than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.38mg | 0% | 77% |
2.4 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.72mg | 0% | 77% |
3.4 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.29mg | 0% | 81% |
1.6 times less than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0% | 77% |
1.9 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.51mg | 0% | 75% |
1.3 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.44mg | 0% | 78% |
4.6 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0% | 78% |
3.3 times less than Turkey meat
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| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 393
% Daily Value*
2.5%
Total Fat
1.6g
1.1%
Saturated Fat 0.24g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
37%
Sodium 849mg
27%
Total Carbohydrate
82g
11%
Dietary Fiber
2.7g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
11g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
22mg
2.2%
Iron
7.7mg
97%
Potassium
115mg
3.4%
*
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
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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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Low in Cholesterol
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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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No Trans 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 Saturated Fats
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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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Low in Sugars
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References
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