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Cheese crackers vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cheese crackers and Pound cake

  • Cheese crackers have more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Pound cake have more Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cheese crackers is 43% higher.
  • Pound cake has 5 times less Manganese than Cheese crackers. Cheese crackers have 0.562mg of Manganese, while Pound cake has 0.11mg.
  • Pound cake is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, cheese, regular and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +212.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +189.4%
Contains more IronIron +229.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +197.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +176.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +410.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +170%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.3%
~equal in Potassium ~149mg

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% 9.4% 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% 14% 13% 24% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +236.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +224.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +278.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +452.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +654%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.485mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.36µg

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.6%
Contains more FatsFats +62.9%
Contains more OtherOther +119.6%
Contains more WaterWater +628.7%
~equal in Carbs ~53.64g

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +90.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +195.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.811g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
92% 7%
Starch: 52.56 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +202.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +12.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1063.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +150%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Pound cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese crackers Pound cake Opinion
Calories 489kcal 353kcal Cheese crackers
Protein 10.93g 5g Cheese crackers
Fats 22.74g 13.96g Cheese crackers
Net carbs 57.12g 53.04g Cheese crackers
Carbs 59.42g 53.64g Cheese crackers
Cholesterol 3mg 66mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin D 1IU 34IU Pound cake
Magnesium 25mg 8mg Cheese crackers
Calcium 136mg 47mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 156mg 149mg Cheese crackers
Iron 4.88mg 1.48mg Cheese crackers
Sugar 4.53g 33.36g Cheese crackers
Fiber 2.3g 0.6g Cheese crackers
Copper 0.125mg 0.042mg Cheese crackers
Zinc 1.19mg 0.43mg Cheese crackers
Starch 52.56g 17.36g Cheese crackers
Phosphorus 200mg 140mg Cheese crackers
Sodium 973mg 377mg Pound cake
Vitamin A 156IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A 17µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 2.19mg 0.65mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.562mg 0.11mg Cheese crackers
Selenium 13.5µg 5µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B1 0.562mg 0.173mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.338mg 0.249mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 6.113mg 1.615mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.472mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.036mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 9.4µg 1.7µg Cheese crackers
Folate 152µg 42µg Cheese crackers
Trans Fat 0.542g 0.192g Pound cake
Choline 8.7mg 65.6mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 5.288g 4.811g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.744g 3.02g Cheese crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 10.09g 3.419g Cheese crackers
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.041mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.295mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.424mg 0.204mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.744mg 0.397mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.418mg 0.198mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.194mg 0.117mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.49mg 0.239mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.478mg 0.249mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.245mg 0.117mg Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.37g 0.33g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g 0.372g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.005g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.008g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.004g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g 2.895g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese crackers Pound cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheese crackers
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.477g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.83g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (54)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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