Chocolate cake vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chocolate cake and cheese crackers
- Chocolate cake has more choline; however, cheese crackers are higher in iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, phosphorus, manganese, and vitamin B6.
- Cheese crackers cover your daily iron needs 41% more than chocolate cake.
- Cheese crackers contain 19 times less cholesterol than chocolate cake. Chocolate cake contains 58mg of cholesterol, while cheese crackers contain 3mg.
- The glycemic index of cheese crackers is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Crackers, cheese, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +28% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +126.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +203.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1375.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +298.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +437.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +314.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +112.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +463% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
10.93 g
Fats:
22.74 g
Carbs:
59.42 g
Water:
3.55 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +587.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +106.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.288 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.09 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +265.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~5.288g
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Monounsaturated fat
~5.744g
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 10.09g | 49% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 4.88mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.562mg | 35% |
| Folate | 27µg | 152µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 6.113mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 973mg | 29% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 8.7mg | 22% |
| Starch | 52.56g | 22% | |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 3mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 2.19mg | 15% | |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 200mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.562mg | 12% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 22.74g | 12% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 10.93g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.17mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.338mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.125mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 136mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.34µg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9.4µg | 8% | |
| Calories | 371kcal | 489kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.19mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.472mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 13.5µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 59.42g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 5.288g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 5.744g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 57.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Potassium | 140mg | 156mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.53g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.542g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.295mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.744mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.418mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.478mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.245mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.37g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.715g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 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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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
19%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 658mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.142g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)