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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 from 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.
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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
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.
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% 14% 13% 24% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
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 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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
43% 27% 30%
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
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 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 +∞%
~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.
Crackers Pound cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Pound cake Opinion
Calories 510kcal 353kcal Crackers
Protein 6.64g 5g Crackers
Fats 26.43g 13.96g Crackers
Net carbs 59g 53.04g Crackers
Carbs 61.3g 53.64g Crackers
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Crackers
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Magnesium 18mg 8mg Crackers
Calcium 120mg 47mg Crackers
Potassium 118mg 149mg Pound cake
Iron 4.03mg 1.48mg Crackers
Sugar 8.18g 33.36g Crackers
Fiber 2.3g 0.6g Crackers
Copper 0.104mg 0.042mg Crackers
Zinc 0.49mg 0.43mg Crackers
Starch 49.69g 17.36g Crackers
Phosphorus 248mg 140mg Crackers
Sodium 726mg 377mg Pound cake
Vitamin A 0IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.65mg Crackers
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.491mg 0.11mg Crackers
Selenium 6.7µg 5µg Crackers
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.173mg Crackers
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.249mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 1.615mg Crackers
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.036mg Crackers
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 69.3µg 1.7µg Crackers
Folate 92µg 42µg Crackers
Trans Fat 1.076g 0.192g Pound cake
Choline 9.6mg 65.6mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 5.562g 4.811g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 3.02g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 3.419g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.041mg Crackers
Threonine 0.193mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.204mg Crackers
Leucine 0.471mg 0.397mg Crackers
Lysine 0.103mg 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.112mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.239mg Crackers
Valine 0.294mg 0.249mg Crackers
Histidine 0.145mg 0.117mg Crackers
Fructose 0.29g 0.33g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g 0.372g Crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g 0.015g Crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.004g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 2.895g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crackers Pound 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%
Crackers
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
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 Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.18g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
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.

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. 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.