Crackers vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are crackers and pound cake different?
- Crackers have more vitamin K, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin E, and phosphorus than pound cake.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for crackers is 56% higher.
- Crackers contain 5 times more vitamin E than pound cake. While crackers contain 3.03mg of vitamin E, pound cake contains only 0.65mg.
- Pound cake has less sodium.
Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +155.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +172.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +147.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +346.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +366.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +140.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +169.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3976.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +119% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +583.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.64 g
Fats:
26.43 g
Carbs:
61.3 g
Water:
3.14 g
Other:
2.49 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +89.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +723.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.137 g
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 | +117% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +284.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
49.69 g
Sucrose:
6.95 g
Glucose:
0.47 g
Fructose:
0.29 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.48 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +186.2% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +45.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +341.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +59.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +13.8% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.137g | 3.419g | 65% |
| Vitamin K | 69.3µg | 1.7µg | 56% |
| Iron | 4.03mg | 1.48mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.416mg | 0.173mg | 20% |
| Fats | 26.43g | 13.96g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.352mg | 1.615mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.491mg | 0.11mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 0.249mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 3.03mg | 0.65mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 248mg | 140mg | 15% |
| Threonine | 0.193mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 726mg | 377mg | 15% |
| Folate | 92µg | 42µg | 13% |
| Starch | 49.69g | 17.36g | 13% |
| Choline | 9.6mg | 65.6mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.553g | 3.02g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Calories | 510kcal | 353kcal | 8% |
| Copper | 0.104mg | 0.042mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0.6g | 7% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 47mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 5.562g | 4.811g | 3% |
| Selenium | 6.7µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 61.3g | 53.64g | 3% |
| Protein | 6.64g | 5g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.036mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0.485mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 149mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 59g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.18g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.076g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.471mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.103mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.331mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.294mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.145mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | 0.372g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | 2.895g | 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
49%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.751g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.18g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
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.