Angel food cake vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between angel food cake and crackers
- Angel food cake is higher in phosphorus, yet crackers are higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, and folate.
- Crackers cover your daily iron needs 44% more than angel food cake.
- The amount of saturated fat in angel food cake is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared and Crackers, standard snack-type, 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 CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +675% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +600% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +477.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +307.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +392.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +110.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +103.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +162.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.9 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
57.8 g
Water:
33.2 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
6.64 g
Fats:
26.43 g
Carbs:
61.3 g
Water:
3.14 g
Other:
2.49 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +957.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3203.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
~61.3g
~equal in
Other
~2.49g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.121 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.367 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.137 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9129.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3479.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.367g | 13.137g | 85% |
| Vitamin K | 69.3µg | 58% | |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 4.03mg | 44% |
| Fats | 0.8g | 26.43g | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.102mg | 0.416mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 0.121g | 5.562g | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.883mg | 4.352mg | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 3.03mg | 20% | |
| Starch | 49.69g | 20% | |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.491mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.071g | 6.553g | 16% |
| Folate | 35µg | 92µg | 14% |
| Calories | 258kcal | 510kcal | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 324mg | 248mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.198mg | 0.417mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.49mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.104mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.491mg | 0.456mg | 3% |
| Choline | 9.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 120mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 7.3µg | 6.7µg | 1% |
| Protein | 5.9g | 6.64g | 1% |
| Sodium | 749mg | 726mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 118mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 57.8g | 61.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.3g | 59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.18g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 1.076g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.248mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.312mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.481mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.364mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.334mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.354mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.131mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crackers contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.441g)
Which food is cheaper?
Angel food cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.