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

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How are Saltine cracker and Carrot cake different?

  • Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Selenium, however, Carrot cake is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker is 74% higher.
  • Saltine cracker contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Carrot cake. While Saltine cracker contains 0.59mg of Vitamin B2, Carrot cake contains only 0.17mg.
  • Carrot cake has less Sodium.

Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix 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.
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
6
:
4
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
Contains more Iron +328.9%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Zinc +370%
Contains more Copper +190%
Contains more Manganese +20.6%
Contains more Selenium +43.6%
Contains more Calcium +681.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.6%
Contains more Potassium +47%
Contains less Sodium -33.2%
Saltine cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Carrot cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Contains more Iron +328.9%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Zinc +370%
Contains more Copper +190%
Contains more Manganese +20.6%
Contains more Selenium +43.6%
Contains more Calcium +681.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.6%
Contains more Potassium +47%
Contains less Sodium -33.2%

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.
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
9
:
3
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.7%
Contains more Folate +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.079
Saltine 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% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
Carrot cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 116% 0% 0% 4% 67% 40% 42% 18% 19% 51% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.7%
Contains more Folate +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.079

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
2
:
3
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
Contains more Protein +105.9%
Contains more Fats +512.5%
Equal in Carbs - 79.2
Equal in Water - 3.6
Equal in Other - 2.3
Saltine cracker
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Carrot cake
5% 10% 79% 4% 2%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +105.9%
Contains more Fats +512.5%
Equal in Carbs - 79.2
Equal in Water - 3.6
Equal in Other - 2.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
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:
2
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2742.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +440.4%
Saltine cracker
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Carrot cake
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2742.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +440.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Carrot cake Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 79.2g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 5.1g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 9.8g Carrot cake
Carbs 82.3g 79.2g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 415kcal Carrot cake
Sugar 0.38g Carrot cake
Fiber 2.7g Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 172mg Carrot cake
Iron 7.72mg 1.8mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 8mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 247mg Carrot cake
Potassium 115mg 169mg Carrot cake
Sodium 849mg 567mg Carrot cake
Zinc 0.94mg 0.2mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.05mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.528mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 14.9µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 1930IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 97µg Carrot cake
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.265mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.17mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 2.205mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.294mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.079mg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 67µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Carrot cake
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.061mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.149mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.186mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.336mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.142mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.083mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.238mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.212mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.109mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 1.472g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 4.036g Carrot cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 3.702g Carrot cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Carrot 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
44%
Saltine cracker
30%
Carrot cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
49%
Carrot cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.228g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/nutrients
  2. Carrot cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174932/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.