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Pound cake vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pound cake and Cracker different?

  • Cracker has more Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , and Phosphorus than Pound cake.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Cracker is 56% higher.

Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
8
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Potassium +26.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Calcium +155.3%
Contains more Iron +172.3%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.1%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +147.6%
Contains more Manganese +346.4%
Contains more Selenium +34%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Potassium +26.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Calcium +155.3%
Contains more Iron +172.3%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.1%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +147.6%
Contains more Manganese +346.4%
Contains more Selenium +34%

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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
4
:
7
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +366.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Folate +119%
Contains more Vitamin K +3976.5%
Pound cake
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%
Cracker
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +366.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Folate +119%
Contains more Vitamin K +3976.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
1
:
4
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Water +723.9%
Contains more Protein +32.8%
Contains more Fats +89.3%
Contains more Carbs +14.3%
Contains more Other +62.7%
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Cracker
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
Contains more Water +723.9%
Contains more Protein +32.8%
Contains more Fats +89.3%
Contains more Carbs +14.3%
Contains more Other +62.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
1
:
2
Cracker
Cracker
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +284.2%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Cracker
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +284.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
4
:
2
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Sucrose +341.4%
Contains more Glucose +59.6%
Contains more Fructose +13.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +186.2%
Contains more Maltose +45.5%
Pound cake
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
Cracker
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
Contains more Sucrose +341.4%
Contains more Glucose +59.6%
Contains more Fructose +13.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +186.2%
Contains more Maltose +45.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 59g Cracker
Protein 5g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 13.96g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 53.64g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 353kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 17.36g 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.33g 0.29g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 8.18g Cracker
Fiber 0.6g 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 47mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 1.48mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 8mg 18mg Cracker
Phosphorus 140mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 149mg 118mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 726mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.43mg 0.49mg Cracker
Copper 0.042mg 0.104mg Cracker
Manganese 0.11mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 5µg 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin A 241IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.417mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.063mg Cracker
Folate 42µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 153mg 0.193mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.397mg 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.198mg 0.103mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg 0.112mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.249mg 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.117mg 0.145mg Cracker
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Cracker
Trans Fat 0.192g 1.076g Pound cake
Saturated Fat 4.811g 5.562g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g 1.485g Cracker
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake 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
25%
Pound cake
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.751g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.18g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients
  2. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.