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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 for 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.
  • Pound cake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pound cake is 54, while the glycemic index of graham cracker is 74.

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% 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% 23% 13% 12% 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 +∞%
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 DV% diff.
Manganese 1.019mg 0.11mg 40%
Iron 3.78mg 1.48mg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 1.615mg 18%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Saturated fat 1.633g 4.811g 14%
Copper 0.17mg 0.042mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 3.419g 13%
Starch 46.56g 17.36g 12%
Folate 91µg 42µg 12%
Fiber 3.4g 0.6g 11%
Choline 5.9mg 65.6mg 11%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 1.7µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.036mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Magnesium 40mg 8mg 8%
Carbs 77.66g 53.64g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.173mg 8%
Phosphorus 185mg 140mg 6%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.65mg 6%
Zinc 0.96mg 0.43mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.249mg 5%
Fats 10.6g 13.96g 5%
Calories 430kcal 353kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Sodium 459mg 377mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Protein 6.69g 5g 3%
Calcium 77mg 47mg 3%
Selenium 6.3µg 5µg 2%
Fructose 0.99g 0.33g 1%
Potassium 170mg 149mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 3.02g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.485mg 1%
Net carbs 74.26g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 24.85g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g 2.895g N/A

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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