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Angel food cake vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between angel food cake and cheese crackers

  • Angel food cake has more phosphorus and vitamin B2; however, cheese crackers are richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin B12, and selenium.
  • Cheese crackers cover your daily iron needs 55% more than angel food cake.
  • Cheese crackers have 2 times less phosphorus than angel food cake. Angel food cake has 324mg of phosphorus, while cheese crackers have 200mg.
  • Angel food cake contains less saturated fat.
  • Angel food cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of angel food cake is 67, while the glycemic index of cheese crackers is 54.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 42% 8.2% 20% 26% 1.9% 139% 98% 11% 40%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.7%
Contains more IronIron +838.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +561.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +84.9%
~equal in Calcium ~136mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 113% 17% 12% 7.2% 7.5% 0% 26% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.7% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +451%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +448.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +466.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +334.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 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 WaterWater +835.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2742.5%
Contains more OtherOther +46.1%
~equal in Carbs ~59.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 13% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.121 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.367 g
25% 27% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7990.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2649.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Angel food cake Cheese crackers
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Angel food cake Cheese crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.367g 10.09g 65%
Iron 0.52mg 4.88mg 55%
Vitamin B1 0.102mg 0.562mg 38%
Fats 0.8g 22.74g 34%
Vitamin B3 0.883mg 6.113mg 33%
Folate 35µg 152µg 29%
Saturated fat 0.121g 5.288g 23%
Starch 52.56g 22%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.562mg 21%
Phosphorus 324mg 200mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.19mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.071g 5.744g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.34µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.491mg 0.338mg 12%
Calories 258kcal 489kcal 12%
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.17mg 11%
Selenium 7.3µg 13.5µg 11%
Protein 5.9g 10.93g 10%
Zinc 0.07mg 1.19mg 10%
Sodium 749mg 973mg 10%
Vitamin K 9.4µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.198mg 0.472mg 5%
Copper 0.078mg 0.125mg 5%
Fiber 1.5g 2.3g 3%
Magnesium 12mg 25mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Potassium 93mg 156mg 2%
Choline 8.7mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Carbs 57.8g 59.42g 1%
Net carbs 56.3g 57.12g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Calcium 140mg 136mg 0%
Sugar 4.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.542g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.248mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.312mg 0.424mg 0%
Leucine 0.481mg 0.744mg 0%
Lysine 0.364mg 0.418mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.194mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.334mg 0.49mg 0%
Valine 0.354mg 0.478mg 0%
Histidine 0.131mg 0.245mg 0%
Fructose 0.37g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Angel food cake Cheese crackers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Angel food cake
49%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Angel food cake
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.167g)
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. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/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.