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

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What are the differences between Pound cake and Saltine cracker?

  • Saltine cracker is richer than Pound cake in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Folate.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 78% more.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium types 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 +113.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.9%
Contains more Potassium +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Iron +421.6%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Zinc +118.6%
Contains more Copper +245.2%
Contains more Manganese +479.1%
Contains more Selenium +328%
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 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Contains more Calcium +113.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.9%
Contains more Potassium +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Iron +421.6%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Zinc +118.6%
Contains more Copper +245.2%
Contains more Manganese +479.1%
Contains more Selenium +328%

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 E +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +199.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.1%
Contains more Folate +195.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +188.2%
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 0% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +199.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.1%
Contains more Folate +195.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +188.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +772.5%
Contains more Water +660.9%
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Carbs +53.4%
Contains more Other +43.8%
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 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 +772.5%
Contains more Water +660.9%
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Carbs +53.4%
Contains more Other +43.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2026.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +399.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2026.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +399.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Saltine cracker Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Protein 5g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 13.96g 1.6g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 353kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 0.6g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Calcium 47mg 22mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 8mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 140mg 113mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 115mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 849mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.43mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.042mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.11mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 5µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 241IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.12mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.39mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Folate 42µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 153mg 0.287mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.397mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.198mg 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.117mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.249mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.117mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Trans Fat 0.192g Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0.244g Saltine 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 0.142g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.685g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound 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
25%
Pound cake
44%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.98g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.567g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 472mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. 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.