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Angel food cake vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Angel food cake and Cracker

  • Angel food cake is higher in Phosphorus, yet Cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Folate.
  • Cracker covers your daily Iron needs 44% more than Angel food cake.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Angel food cake is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.6%
Contains more Iron +675%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +26.9%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +477.6%
Equal in Sodium - 726
Equal in Selenium - 6.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 20% 9% 139% 9% 98% 2% 27% 12% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.6%
Contains more Iron +675%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +26.9%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +477.6%
Equal in Sodium - 726
Equal in Selenium - 6.7

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +307.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +392.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.2%
Contains more Folate +162.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.456
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 114% 17% 12% 8% 27% 8% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +307.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +392.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.2%
Contains more Folate +162.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.456

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +957.3%
Contains more Protein +12.5%
Contains more Fats +3203.8%
Equal in Carbs - 61.3
Equal in Other - 2.49
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Water +957.3%
Contains more Protein +12.5%
Contains more Fats +3203.8%
Equal in Carbs - 61.3
Equal in Other - 2.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9129.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3479.6%
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.367 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9129.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3479.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Angel food cake Cracker
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Angel food cake Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 56.3g 59g Cracker
Protein 5.9g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 0.8g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 57.8g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 258kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Angel food cake
Fiber 1.5g 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 140mg 120mg Angel food cake
Iron 0.52mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 12mg 18mg Cracker
Phosphorus 324mg 248mg Angel food cake
Potassium 93mg 118mg Cracker
Sodium 749mg 726mg Cracker
Zinc 0.07mg 0.49mg Cracker
Copper 0.078mg 0.104mg Cracker
Manganese 0.085mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 7.3µg 6.7µg Angel food cake
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.102mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.491mg 0.456mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 0.883mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.198mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.063mg Cracker
Folate 35µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Angel food cake
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.248mg 0.193mg Angel food cake
Isoleucine 0.312mg 0.246mg Angel food cake
Leucine 0.481mg 0.471mg Angel food cake
Lysine 0.364mg 0.103mg Angel food cake
Methionine 0.183mg 0.112mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.334mg 0.331mg Angel food cake
Valine 0.354mg 0.294mg Angel food cake
Histidine 0.131mg 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Angel food cake
Saturated Fat 0.121g 5.562g Angel food cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.071g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.367g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Angel food cake Cracker
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Angel food cake
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Angel food cake
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cracker
Cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.441g)
Which food is cheaper?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/nutrients
  2. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.