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Yellow cake vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Yellow cake and Cheese crackers

  • Yellow cake has more Vitamin E , however, Cheese crackers has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Cheese crackers is 43% higher.
  • Cheese crackers have 2 times less Vitamin E than Yellow cake. Yellow cake has 4.5mg of Vitamin E , while Cheese crackers have 2.19mg.
  • Yellow cake is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and Crackers, cheese, regular.

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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 Potassium +19.9%
Contains less Sodium -68.1%
Contains more Copper +27.2%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +140.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.9%
Contains more Zinc +183.3%
Contains more Manganese +153.2%
Contains more Selenium +128.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 183% 18% 86% 14% 127% 33% 42% 74% 74%
Contains more Potassium +19.9%
Contains less Sodium -68.1%
Contains more Copper +27.2%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +140.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.9%
Contains more Zinc +183.3%
Contains more Manganese +153.2%
Contains more Selenium +128.8%

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 E +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +167%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1207%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +263.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +664.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +590.9%
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 2% 90% 6% 0% 11% 22% 15% 10% 0% 17% 0% 63%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 44% 0% 0% 141% 78% 115% 29% 40% 114% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin E +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +167%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1207%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +263.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +664.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +530.4%
Contains more Protein +245.9%
Contains more Fats +28.1%
Contains more Other +148.9%
Equal in Carbs - 59.42
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Water +530.4%
Contains more Protein +245.9%
Contains more Fats +28.1%
Contains more Other +148.9%
Equal in Carbs - 59.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.288
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.288

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +330%
Contains more Fructose +67.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +514.7%
Contains more Maltose +1728.6%
18% 76% 3%
Starch: 8.55 g
Sucrose: 36.51 g
Glucose: 1.29 g
Fructose: 0.62 g
Lactose: 0.59 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
92% 7%
Starch: 52.56 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +330%
Contains more Fructose +67.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +514.7%
Contains more Maltose +1728.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yellow cake Cheese crackers
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellow cake Cheese crackers Opinion
Net carbs 53.86g 57.12g Cheese crackers
Protein 3.16g 10.93g Cheese crackers
Fats 17.75g 22.74g Cheese crackers
Carbs 55.36g 59.42g Cheese crackers
Calories 379kcal 489kcal Cheese crackers
Starch 8.55g 52.56g Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.62g 0.37g Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g 4.53g Cheese crackers
Fiber 1.5g 2.3g Cheese crackers
Calcium 32mg 136mg Cheese crackers
Iron 2.03mg 4.88mg Cheese crackers
Magnesium 20mg 25mg Cheese crackers
Phosphorus 138mg 200mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 187mg 156mg Yellow cake
Sodium 310mg 973mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.42mg 1.19mg Cheese crackers
Copper 0.159mg 0.125mg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.222mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Selenium 5.9µg 13.5µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin A 26IU 156IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 17µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin E 4.5mg 2.19mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU 1IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Yellow cake
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.338mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 6.113mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.472mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.17mg Cheese crackers
Folate 22µg 152µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 25.1µg 9.4µg Yellow cake
Tryptophan 0.129mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.295mg Cheese crackers
Isoleucine 0.424mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.744mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.418mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.194mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.49mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.478mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.245mg Cheese crackers
Cholesterol 16mg 3mg Cheese crackers
Trans Fat 1.313g 0.542g Cheese crackers
Saturated Fat 5.793g 5.288g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 7.214g 5.744g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 10.09g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.007g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g 9.25g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g 0g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g 0.715g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.001g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Yellow cake Cheese crackers
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
19%
Yellow cake
53%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 663mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.69g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.505g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/nutrients
  2. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.