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

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The main differences between cheese crackers and yellow cake

  • Cheese crackers have more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, vitamin B12, and selenium; however, yellow cake has more vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for cheese crackers is 43% higher.
  • Yellow cake is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, cheese, regular and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery.

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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 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325%
Contains more IronIron +140.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +183.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +153.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.1%

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% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1207%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +263.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +664.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +186.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +167%
Contains more CholineCholine +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +245.9%
Contains more FatsFats +28.1%
Contains more OtherOther +148.9%
Contains more WaterWater +530.4%
~equal in Carbs ~55.36g

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
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~5.793g

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
18% 76% 3%
Starch: 8.55 g
Sucrose: 36.51 g
Glucose: 1.29 g
Fructose: 0.62 g
Lactose: 0.59 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +514.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1728.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +330%
Contains more FructoseFructose +67.6%
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 Yellow cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese crackers Yellow cake Opinion
Calories 489kcal 379kcal Cheese crackers
Protein 10.93g 3.16g Cheese crackers
Fats 22.74g 17.75g Cheese crackers
Net carbs 57.12g 53.86g Cheese crackers
Carbs 59.42g 55.36g Cheese crackers
Cholesterol 3mg 16mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin D 1IU 6IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 25mg 20mg Cheese crackers
Calcium 136mg 32mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 156mg 187mg Yellow cake
Iron 4.88mg 2.03mg Cheese crackers
Sugar 4.53g 39.22g Cheese crackers
Fiber 2.3g 1.5g Cheese crackers
Copper 0.125mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Zinc 1.19mg 0.42mg Cheese crackers
Starch 52.56g 8.55g Cheese crackers
Phosphorus 200mg 138mg Cheese crackers
Sodium 973mg 310mg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 156IU 26IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A 17µg 7µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin E 2.19mg 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.562mg 0.222mg Cheese crackers
Selenium 13.5µg 5.9µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B1 0.562mg 0.043mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.338mg 0.093mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 6.113mg 0.8mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.472mg 0.165mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 9.4µg 25.1µg Yellow cake
Folate 152µg 22µg Cheese crackers
Trans Fat 0.542g 1.313g Cheese crackers
Choline 8.7mg 17.4mg Yellow cake
Saturated Fat 5.288g 5.793g Cheese crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 5.744g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 10.09g 4.728g Cheese crackers
Tryptophan 0.129mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.295mg Cheese crackers
Isoleucine 0.424mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.744mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.418mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.194mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.49mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.478mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.245mg Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.37g 0.62g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g 0.474g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.004g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g 3.999g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese crackers Yellow 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
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheese crackers
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 663mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.505g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/nutrients

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

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