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

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Significant differences between cheese crackers and angel food cake

  • Cheese crackers have more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin B12, and selenium; however, angel food cake is richer in phosphorus and vitamin B2.
  • Cheese crackers cover your daily iron needs 55% more than angel food cake.
  • Angel food cake has 44 times less saturated fat than cheese crackers. Cheese crackers have 5.288g of saturated fat, while angel food cake has 0.121g.
  • 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 Crackers, cheese, regular and Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared.

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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 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
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%
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%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23%
~equal in Calcium ~140mg

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% 5.7% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
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 Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +334.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese crackers Angel food cake
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 Cheese crackers Angel food cake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 10.09g 0.367g 65%
Iron 4.88mg 0.52mg 55%
Vitamin B1 0.562mg 0.102mg 38%
Fats 22.74g 0.8g 34%
Vitamin B3 6.113mg 0.883mg 33%
Folate 152µg 35µg 29%
Saturated fat 5.288g 0.121g 23%
Starch 52.56g 22%
Manganese 0.562mg 0.085mg 21%
Phosphorus 200mg 324mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.19mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.744g 0.071g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.06µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.338mg 0.491mg 12%
Calories 489kcal 258kcal 12%
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.031mg 11%
Selenium 13.5µg 7.3µg 11%
Protein 10.93g 5.9g 10%
Zinc 1.19mg 0.07mg 10%
Sodium 973mg 749mg 10%
Vitamin K 9.4µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.472mg 0.198mg 5%
Copper 0.125mg 0.078mg 5%
Fiber 2.3g 1.5g 3%
Magnesium 25mg 12mg 3%
Vitamin A 17µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 156mg 93mg 2%
Choline 8.7mg 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 59.42g 57.8g 1%
Net carbs 57.12g 56.3g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Calcium 136mg 140mg 0%
Sugar 4.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.542g N/A
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.295mg 0.248mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.424mg 0.312mg 0%
Leucine 0.744mg 0.481mg 0%
Lysine 0.418mg 0.364mg 0%
Methionine 0.194mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.49mg 0.334mg 0%
Valine 0.478mg 0.354mg 0%
Histidine 0.245mg 0.131mg 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
Cheese crackers Angel food cake
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
49%
Cheese crackers
16%
Angel food cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheese crackers
39%
Angel food cake

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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/nutrients
  2. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/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.