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Saltine cracker vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Saltine cracker and Cheesecake

  • Saltine cracker is richer than Cheesecake in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker is 89% higher.
  • Saltine cracker contains 29 times more Vitamin B3 than Cheesecake. Saltine cracker contains 5.714mg of Vitamin B3, while Cheesecake contains 0.195mg.
  • Cheesecake contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 Iron +1125.4%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.5%
Contains more Potassium +27.8%
Contains more Zinc +84.3%
Contains more Copper +625%
Contains more Manganese +355%
Contains more Selenium +311.5%
Contains more Calcium +131.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Contains more Iron +1125.4%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.5%
Contains more Potassium +27.8%
Contains more Zinc +84.3%
Contains more Copper +625%
Contains more Manganese +355%
Contains more Selenium +311.5%
Contains more Calcium +131.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.4%

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 B1 +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +205.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2830.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.5%
Contains more Folate +588.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +205.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2830.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.5%
Contains more Folate +588.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +90.9%
Contains more Carbs +222.7%
Contains more Other +144.4%
Contains more Fats +1306.3%
Contains more Water +1241.2%
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +90.9%
Contains more Carbs +222.7%
Contains more Other +144.4%
Contains more Fats +1306.3%
Contains more Water +1241.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5980.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.9%
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5980.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.9%

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 Cheesecake
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 Saltine cracker Cheesecake Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 25.1g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 5.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 22.5g Cheesecake
Carbs 82.3g 25.5g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 321kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 21.8g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 0.4g Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 51mg Cheesecake
Iron 7.72mg 0.63mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 11mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 93mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 115mg 90mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 849mg 438mg Cheesecake
Zinc 0.94mg 0.51mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.02mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.14mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 5.2µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 547IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.028mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.193mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 0.195mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.571mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.052mg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 18µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4.4µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.064mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.222mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.281mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.464mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.18mg 0.136mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.258mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.314mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.133mg Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 9.921g Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 8.634g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 1.602g Cheesecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Saltine cracker Cheesecake
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
17%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.677g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake 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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/nutrients
  2. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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