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Cracker vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cracker and Chocolate cake

  • Cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, and Copper.
  • Cracker covers your daily Iron needs 30% more than Chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate cake has 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Cracker. Cracker has 4.352mg of Vitamin B3, while Chocolate cake has 1.137mg.
  • Chocolate cake contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 +100%
Contains more Iron +150.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +134%
Contains more Manganese +75.4%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -56.6%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Copper +99%
Contains more Selenium +77.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +150.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +134%
Contains more Manganese +75.4%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -56.6%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Copper +99%
Contains more Selenium +77.6%

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 B1 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Folate +240.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Folate +240.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +14.8%
Contains more Other +38.3%
Contains more Water +677.1%
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
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
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +14.8%
Contains more Other +38.3%
Contains more Water +677.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +375.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.43
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.039
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +375.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.43
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.039

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 59g 51.8g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 5.3g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 15.1g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 53.4g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 371kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Chocolate cake
Fiber 2.3g 1.6g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 60mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 1.61mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 248mg 106mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 726mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.49mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.104mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.491mg 0.28mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.141mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.213mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 1.137mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.304mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.041mg Cracker
Folate 92µg 27µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.068mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.24mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg 0.407mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.112mg 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.265mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg 0.283mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg 0.12mg Cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.562g 5.43g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 6.039g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 2.761g 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
Cracker Chocolate cake
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
53%
Cracker
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.132g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients
  2. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.