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Cracker vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cracker and Pound cake different?

  • Cracker has more Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , and Phosphorus than Pound cake.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Cracker is 56% higher.
  • Cracker contains 5 times more Vitamin E than Pound cake. While Cracker contains 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 Calcium +155.3%
Contains more Iron +172.3%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.1%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +147.6%
Contains more Manganese +346.4%
Contains more Selenium +34%
Contains more Potassium +26.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Calcium +155.3%
Contains more Iron +172.3%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.1%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +147.6%
Contains more Manganese +346.4%
Contains more Selenium +34%
Contains more Potassium +26.3%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +366.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Folate +119%
Contains more Vitamin K +3976.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +366.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Folate +119%
Contains more Vitamin K +3976.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.8%
Contains more Fats +89.3%
Contains more Carbs +14.3%
Contains more Other +62.7%
Contains more Water +723.9%
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
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 Protein +32.8%
Contains more Fats +89.3%
Contains more Carbs +14.3%
Contains more Other +62.7%
Contains more Water +723.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +284.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.5%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +284.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +186.2%
Contains more Maltose +45.5%
Contains more Sucrose +341.4%
Contains more Glucose +59.6%
Contains more Fructose +13.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
86% 12%
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
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 Starch +186.2%
Contains more Maltose +45.5%
Contains more Sucrose +341.4%
Contains more Glucose +59.6%
Contains more Fructose +13.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 59g 53.04g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 5g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 13.96g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 53.64g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 353kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g 17.36g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 8.18g 33.36g Cracker
Fiber 2.3g 0.6g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 47mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 1.48mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 8mg Cracker
Phosphorus 248mg 140mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 149mg Pound cake
Sodium 726mg 377mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.49mg 0.43mg Cracker
Copper 0.104mg 0.042mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg 0.11mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 5µg Cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.65mg Cracker
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.173mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.249mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 1.615mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.036mg Cracker
Folate 92µg 42µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 69.3µg 1.7µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.041mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.204mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg 0.397mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.112mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.239mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg 0.249mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg 0.117mg Cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g 0.192g Pound cake
Saturated Fat 5.562g 4.811g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 3.02g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 3.419g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.004g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 2.895g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g 0.015g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g 0.372g Cracker
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker Pound cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
53%
Cracker
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.751g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.18g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker 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.

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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.