Angel food cake vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Angel food cake and Saltine cracker
- Angel food cake has more Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Manganese, Folate, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
- Saltine cracker covers your daily need of Iron 90% more than Angel food cake.
- Angel food cake has 6 times more Calcium than Saltine cracker. While Angel food cake has 140mg of Calcium, Saltine cracker has only 22mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.
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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 | +536.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +186.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +116.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1384.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1242.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +649.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +193.2% |
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 | +407.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +547.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +97% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +174.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +254.3% |
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:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +876.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.4% |
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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
0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.685 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -50.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +86.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 258kcal | 393kcal |
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| Protein | 5.9g | 10.5g |
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| Fats | 0.8g | 1.6g |
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| Net carbs | 56.3g | 79.6g |
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| Carbs | 57.8g | 82.3g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 140mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 93mg | 115mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 7.72mg |
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| Sugar | 0.38g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.145mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.94mg |
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| Phosphorus | 324mg | 113mg |
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| Sodium | 749mg | 849mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.637mg |
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| Selenium | 7.3µg | 21.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.102mg | 0.518mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.491mg | 0.59mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.883mg | 5.714mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.198mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 0.085mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 35µg | 124µg |
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| Choline | 19.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.121g | 0.244g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.071g | 0.142g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.367g | 0.685g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.138mg |
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| Threonine | 0.248mg | 0.287mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.312mg | 0.378mg |
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| Leucine | 0.481mg | 0.716mg |
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| Lysine | 0.364mg | 0.29mg |
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| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.18mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.334mg | 0.514mg |
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| Valine | 0.354mg | 0.439mg |
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| Histidine | 0.131mg | 0.224mg |
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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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Angel food cake contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.123g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Angel food cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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)