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

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What are the main differences between Pineapple cake and Saltine cracker?

  • Pineapple cake is richer in Vitamin B1, and Calcium, while Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Selenium, and Manganese.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 12707% higher.
  • Saltine cracker has 12 times less Saturated Fat than Pineapple cake. Pineapple cake has 2.915g of Saturated Fat, while Saltine cracker has 0.244g.

We used Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium types in this comparison.

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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 +445.5%
Contains less Sodium -62.4%
Contains more Iron +421.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.8%
Contains more Zinc +203.2%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +82%
Contains more Selenium +127.7%
Equal in Potassium - 115
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Contains more Calcium +445.5%
Contains less Sodium -62.4%
Contains more Iron +421.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.8%
Contains more Zinc +203.2%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +82%
Contains more Selenium +127.7%
Equal in Potassium - 115

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 B1 +29436.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +380.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +376.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 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 B1 +29436.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +380.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +376.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +656.3%
Contains more Water +850%
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Carbs +63%
Contains more Other +37.5%
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 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 +656.3%
Contains more Water +850%
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Carbs +63%
Contains more Other +37.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3557.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +379.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3557.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +379.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Saltine cracker Opinion
Net carbs 49.7g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Protein 3.5g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 12.1g 1.6g Pineapple cake
Carbs 50.5g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 319kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g Pineapple cake
Fiber 0.8g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Calcium 120mg 22mg Pineapple cake
Iron 1.48mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 13mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 82mg 113mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 112mg 115mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 319mg 849mg Pineapple cake
Zinc 0.31mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.087mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.35mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 9.4µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 253IU 0IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 0µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.518mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Folate 26µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.117mg 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.264mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.143mg 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.074mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.167mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.081mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 2.915g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.194g 0.142g Pineapple cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 0.685g Pineapple cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple 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
3198%
Pineapple cake
44%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.671g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 530mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.