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Cracker vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cracker and Yellow cake different?

  • Cracker is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Phosphorus, and Manganese, however, Yellow cake is richer in Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Cracker is 37% higher.
  • Cracker contains 10 times more Vitamin B1 than Yellow cake. While Cracker contains 0.416mg of Vitamin B1, Yellow cake contains only 0.043mg.
  • Yellow cake has less Sodium.

Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery are the varieties 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 +275%
Contains more Iron +98.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.7%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +121.2%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +58.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.3%
Contains more Copper +52.9%
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 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +98.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.7%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +121.2%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +58.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.3%
Contains more Copper +52.9%

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 +867.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +390.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +444%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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 2% 90% 6% 0% 11% 22% 15% 10% 0% 17% 0% 63%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +867.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +390.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +444%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +110.1%
Contains more Fats +48.9%
Contains more Carbs +10.7%
Contains more Other +84.4%
Contains more Water +612.7%
Equal in Carbs - 55.36
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
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +110.1%
Contains more Fats +48.9%
Contains more Carbs +10.7%
Contains more Other +84.4%
Contains more Water +612.7%
Equal in Carbs - 55.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.793
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.793

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +481.2%
Contains more Maltose +128.6%
Contains more Sucrose +425.3%
Contains more Glucose +174.5%
Contains more Fructose +113.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
18% 76% 3%
Starch: 8.55 g
Sucrose: 36.51 g
Glucose: 1.29 g
Fructose: 0.62 g
Lactose: 0.59 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +481.2%
Contains more Maltose +128.6%
Contains more Sucrose +425.3%
Contains more Glucose +174.5%
Contains more Fructose +113.8%
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.
Cracker Yellow cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Yellow cake Opinion
Net carbs 59g 53.86g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 3.16g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 17.75g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 55.36g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 379kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g 8.55g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g 0.62g Yellow cake
Sugar 8.18g 39.22g Cracker
Fiber 2.3g 1.5g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 32mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 2.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Yellow cake
Phosphorus 248mg 138mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 187mg Yellow cake
Sodium 726mg 310mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.49mg 0.42mg Cracker
Copper 0.104mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.491mg 0.222mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 5.9µg Cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 26IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 3.03mg 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Yellow cake
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.043mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.093mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 0.8mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.165mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0mg Cracker
Folate 92µg 22µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg 25.1µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 16mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g 1.313g Cracker
Saturated Fat 5.562g 5.793g Cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 4.728g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.004g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 3.999g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g 0.026g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g 0.474g Cracker
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker Yellow 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
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.04g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.