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Pound cake vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pound cake and Graham cracker

  • Pound cake has more Vitamin B12, and Choline, while Graham cracker has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Graham cracker covers your daily need of Manganese 40% more than Pound cake.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 less Sodium -17.9%
Contains more Calcium +63.8%
Contains more Iron +155.4%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.1%
Contains more Potassium +14.1%
Contains more Zinc +123.3%
Contains more Copper +304.8%
Contains more Manganese +826.4%
Contains more Selenium +26%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains less Sodium -17.9%
Contains more Calcium +63.8%
Contains more Iron +155.4%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.1%
Contains more Potassium +14.1%
Contains more Zinc +123.3%
Contains more Copper +304.8%
Contains more Manganese +826.4%
Contains more Selenium +26%

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 +11950%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +174.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +333.3%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +741.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +11950%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +174.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +333.3%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +741.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +31.7%
Contains more Water +663.1%
Contains more Protein +33.8%
Contains more Carbs +44.8%
Equal in Other - 1.66
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Fats +31.7%
Contains more Water +663.1%
Contains more Protein +33.8%
Contains more Carbs +44.8%
Equal in Other - 1.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.6%
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +34.4%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +168.2%
Contains more Glucose +38.7%
Contains more Fructose +200%
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
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +34.4%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +168.2%
Contains more Glucose +38.7%
Contains more Fructose +200%

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 Graham cracker
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 5g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 13.96g 10.6g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 353kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 17.36g 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.33g 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 33.36g 24.85g Graham cracker
Fiber 0.6g 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 47mg 77mg Graham cracker
Iron 1.48mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 8mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 140mg 185mg Graham cracker
Potassium 149mg 170mg Graham cracker
Sodium 377mg 459mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.43mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.042mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.11mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 5µg 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 241IU 2IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.42mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Folate 42µg 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.192g 0.055g Graham cracker
Saturated Fat 4.811g 1.633g Graham cracker
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 2.509g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.004g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g 0.599g Graham 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 Graham 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
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.51g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.178g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.