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Graham cracker vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Graham cracker and Pound cake

  • Graham cracker has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, Folate, and Fiber, while Pound cake has more Vitamin B12, and Choline.
  • Graham cracker covers your daily need of Manganese 40% more than Pound cake.
  • Graham cracker contains 6 times more Fiber than Pound cake. While Graham cracker contains 3.4g of Fiber, Pound cake contains only 0.6g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Graham cracker is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
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 +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.1%
Contains more IronIron +155.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +304.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +826.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.9%

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% 0.12% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
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 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +174.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +741.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11950%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1011.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 +33.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.8%
Contains more FatsFats +31.7%
Contains more WaterWater +663.1%
~equal in Other ~1.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 +168.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +38.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +200%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +34.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Graham cracker Pound cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Pound cake Opinion
Calories 430kcal 353kcal Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 5g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 13.96g Pound cake
Net carbs 74.26g 53.04g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 53.64g Graham cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Graham cracker
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Magnesium 40mg 8mg Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 47mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 149mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 1.48mg Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 33.36g Graham cracker
Fiber 3.4g 0.6g Graham cracker
Copper 0.17mg 0.042mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.96mg 0.43mg Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g 17.36g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 140mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 377mg Pound cake
Vitamin A 2IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.65mg Graham cracker
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Manganese 1.019mg 0.11mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 5µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.173mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.249mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 1.615mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.036mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 14.3µg 1.7µg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 42µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g 0.192g Graham cracker
Choline 5.9mg 65.6mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 1.633g 4.811g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 3.419g Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Fructose 0.99g 0.33g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g 0.372g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.015g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.004g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g 2.895g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker 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
32%
Graham cracker
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.178g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.

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