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Cheese crackers vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cheese crackers and Pound cake

  • Cheese crackers have more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Pound cake have more Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cheese crackers is 43% higher.
  • Pound cake has 5 times less Manganese than Cheese crackers. Cheese crackers have 0.562mg of Manganese, while Pound cake has 0.11mg.
  • Pound cake is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, cheese, regular and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 +189.4%
Contains more Iron +229.7%
Contains more Magnesium +212.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Zinc +176.7%
Contains more Copper +197.6%
Contains more Manganese +410.9%
Contains more Selenium +170%
Contains less Sodium -61.3%
Equal in Potassium - 149
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 183% 18% 86% 14% 127% 33% 42% 74% 74%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Calcium +189.4%
Contains more Iron +229.7%
Contains more Magnesium +212.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Zinc +176.7%
Contains more Copper +197.6%
Contains more Manganese +410.9%
Contains more Selenium +170%
Contains less Sodium -61.3%
Equal in Potassium - 149

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 E +236.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +224.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +278.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +372.2%
Contains more Folate +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +452.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.36
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 44% 0% 0% 141% 78% 115% 29% 40% 114% 43% 24%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +236.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +224.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +278.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +372.2%
Contains more Folate +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +452.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.36

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +118.6%
Contains more Fats +62.9%
Contains more Carbs +10.8%
Contains more Other +119.6%
Contains more Water +628.7%
Equal in Carbs - 53.64
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +118.6%
Contains more Fats +62.9%
Contains more Carbs +10.8%
Contains more Other +119.6%
Contains more Water +628.7%
Equal in Carbs - 53.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.811
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.09 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.811

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +202.8%
Contains more Fructose +12.1%
Contains more Maltose +1063.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +150%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
92% 7%
Starch: 52.56 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +202.8%
Contains more Fructose +12.1%
Contains more Maltose +1063.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +150%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese crackers Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 57.12g 53.04g Cheese crackers
Protein 10.93g 5g Cheese crackers
Fats 22.74g 13.96g Cheese crackers
Carbs 59.42g 53.64g Cheese crackers
Calories 489kcal 353kcal Cheese crackers
Starch 52.56g 17.36g Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.37g 0.33g Cheese crackers
Sugar 4.53g 33.36g Cheese crackers
Fiber 2.3g 0.6g Cheese crackers
Calcium 136mg 47mg Cheese crackers
Iron 4.88mg 1.48mg Cheese crackers
Magnesium 25mg 8mg Cheese crackers
Phosphorus 200mg 140mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 156mg 149mg Cheese crackers
Sodium 973mg 377mg Pound cake
Zinc 1.19mg 0.43mg Cheese crackers
Copper 0.125mg 0.042mg Cheese crackers
Manganese 0.562mg 0.11mg Cheese crackers
Selenium 13.5µg 5µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin A 156IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 2.19mg 0.65mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin D 1IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.562mg 0.173mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.338mg 0.249mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 6.113mg 1.615mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.472mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.036mg Cheese crackers
Folate 152µg 42µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 9.4µg 1.7µg Cheese crackers
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.041mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.295mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.424mg 0.204mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.744mg 0.397mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.418mg 0.198mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.194mg 0.117mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.49mg 0.239mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.478mg 0.249mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.245mg 0.117mg Cheese crackers
Cholesterol 3mg 66mg Cheese crackers
Trans Fat 0.542g 0.192g Pound cake
Saturated Fat 5.288g 4.811g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.744g 3.02g Cheese crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 10.09g 3.419g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.004g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g 2.895g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g 0.372g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese crackers Pound cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
53%
Cheese crackers
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheese crackers
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.477g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.83g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (54)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/nutrients
  2. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.