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Crackers vs. Coffeecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between crackers and coffeecake

  • Crackers have more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, manganese, and folate; however, coffeecake has more vitamin B12.
  • Crackers' daily need coverage for iron is 42% more.
  • Crackers have 6 times more vitamin B3 than coffeecake. Crackers have 4.352mg of vitamin B3, while coffeecake has 0.682mg.
  • Coffeecake is lower in sodium.
  • Crackers have a higher glycemic index than coffeecake.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Coffeecake, cheese.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +103.4%
Contains more IronIron +529.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +185.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +144.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +98.5%

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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
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 0.33% 29% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +264.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +538.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +135.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.4mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.058mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +73.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.4%
Contains more OtherOther +91.5%
Contains more WaterWater +925.5%
~equal in Protein ~7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +698.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~5.391g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~7.129g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crackers Coffeecake
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Coffeecake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 1.645g 77%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 58%
Iron 4.03mg 0.64mg 42%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.105mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.125mg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 0.682mg 23%
Phosphorus 248mg 101mg 21%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 20%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Sodium 726mg 339mg 17%
Fats 26.43g 15.2g 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Manganese 0.491mg 0.172mg 14%
Folate 92µg 39µg 13%
Selenium 6.7µg 13.3µg 12%
Vitamin A 0µg 86µg 10%
Calories 510kcal 339kcal 9%
Calcium 120mg 59mg 6%
Copper 0.104mg 0.052mg 6%
Carbs 61.3g 44.3g 6%
Fiber 2.3g 1g 5%
Potassium 118mg 289mg 5%
Choline 9.6mg 2%
Saturated fat 5.562g 5.391g 1%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.59mg 1%
Protein 6.64g 7g 1%
Magnesium 18mg 15mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 6.553g 7.129g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 59g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 8.18g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.4mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.058mg 0%
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.076mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0.26mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.326mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0.401mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.144mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.352mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0.361mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0.186mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crackers Coffeecake
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%
Crackers
16%
Coffeecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
29%
Coffeecake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 387mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.171g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients
  2. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.