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Yellow cake vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yellow cake and Cracker different?

  • Yellow cake is higher in Vitamin E , however, Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Cracker is 37% higher.
  • Yellow cake has less Sodium.

Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +58.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.3%
Contains more Copper +52.9%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +98.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.7%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +121.2%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
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 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +58.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.3%
Contains more Copper +52.9%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +98.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.7%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +121.2%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +867.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +390.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +444%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +176.1%
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 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +867.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +390.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +444%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +176.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +612.7%
Contains more Protein +110.1%
Contains more Fats +48.9%
Contains more Carbs +10.7%
Contains more Other +84.4%
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Water +612.7%
Contains more Protein +110.1%
Contains more Fats +48.9%
Contains more Carbs +10.7%
Contains more Other +84.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.562
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.553
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.562
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.553

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +425.3%
Contains more Glucose +174.5%
Contains more Fructose +113.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +481.2%
Contains more Maltose +128.6%
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
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +425.3%
Contains more Glucose +174.5%
Contains more Fructose +113.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +481.2%
Contains more Maltose +128.6%

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 Cracker
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellow cake Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 53.86g 59g Cracker
Protein 3.16g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 17.75g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 55.36g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 379kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 8.55g 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.62g 0.29g Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g 8.18g Cracker
Fiber 1.5g 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 32mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 2.03mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Yellow cake
Phosphorus 138mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 187mg 118mg Yellow cake
Sodium 310mg 726mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.42mg 0.49mg Cracker
Copper 0.159mg 0.104mg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.222mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 5.9µg 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin A 26IU 0IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 4.5mg 3.03mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Yellow cake
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.063mg Cracker
Folate 22µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin K 25.1µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Cholesterol 16mg 0mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.313g 1.076g Cracker
Saturated Fat 5.793g 5.562g Cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 7.214g 6.553g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g 1.485g Cracker
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yellow cake 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
19%
Yellow cake
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.04g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.