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Chocolate cake vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate cake and Saltine cracker different?

  • Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, while Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Selenium.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily need of Iron 76% more than Chocolate cake.

Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium types were used in this article.

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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 +172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +21.7%
Contains less Sodium -62.9%
Contains more Copper +42.8%
Contains more Iron +379.5%
Contains more Zinc +36.2%
Contains more Manganese +127.5%
Contains more Selenium +79.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 113
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +21.7%
Contains less Sodium -62.9%
Contains more Copper +42.8%
Contains more Iron +379.5%
Contains more Zinc +36.2%
Contains more Manganese +127.5%
Contains more Selenium +79.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 113

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +402.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.3%
Contains more Folate +359.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 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% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +402.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.3%
Contains more Folate +359.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +843.8%
Contains more Water +617.6%
Contains more Protein +98.1%
Contains more Carbs +54.1%
Contains more Other +22.2%
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Fats +843.8%
Contains more Water +617.6%
Contains more Protein +98.1%
Contains more Carbs +54.1%
Contains more Other +22.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4152.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +303.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4152.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +303.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Saltine cracker Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Protein 5.3g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 15.1g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 371kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Calcium 60mg 22mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 32mg 26mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 113mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 140mg 115mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 849mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.207mg 0.145mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 11.9µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Folate 27µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.202mg 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.407mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.268mg 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.116mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.283mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.12mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.142g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.685g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Saltine 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
15%
Chocolate cake
44%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.186g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 534mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/nutrients
  2. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.