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Marble cake vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Marble cake and Saltine cracker

  • Marble cake is richer in Phosphorus, yet Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker is 76% higher.
  • Marble cake contains 10 times more Saturated Fat than Saltine cracker. Marble cake contains 2.45g of Saturated Fat, while Saltine cracker contains 0.244g.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.

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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 +245.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.4%
Contains less Sodium -38.9%
Contains more Iron +376.5%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Zinc +168.6%
Contains more Manganese +358.3%
Contains more Selenium +723.1%
Equal in Potassium - 115
Equal in Copper - 0.145
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 61% 13% 118% 11% 68% 10% 45% 19% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Contains more Calcium +245.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.4%
Contains less Sodium -38.9%
Contains more Iron +376.5%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Zinc +168.6%
Contains more Manganese +358.3%
Contains more Selenium +723.1%
Equal in Potassium - 115
Equal in Copper - 0.145

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +240%
Contains more Folate +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 46% 30% 29% 6% 6% 27% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +240%
Contains more Folate +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +631.3%
Contains more Protein +208.8%
Equal in Carbs - 82.3
Equal in Water - 3.4
Equal in Other - 2.2
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Fats +631.3%
Contains more Protein +208.8%
Equal in Carbs - 82.3
Equal in Water - 3.4
Equal in Other - 2.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3245.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +451.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.779 g
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3245.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +451.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marble cake Saltine cracker Opinion
Net carbs 76.6g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Protein 3.4g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 11.7g 1.6g Marble cake
Carbs 79.5g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 416kcal 393kcal Marble cake
Sugar 35.71g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.9g 2.7g Marble cake
Calcium 76mg 22mg Marble cake
Iron 1.62mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 275mg 113mg Marble cake
Potassium 123mg 115mg Marble cake
Sodium 519mg 849mg Marble cake
Zinc 0.35mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.135mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.139mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 2.6µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Marble cake
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Marble cake
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.12mg Marble cake
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Folate 36µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 2.8µg 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.105mg 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.22mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.133mg 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.049mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.164mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.065mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 2.45g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 4.75g 0.142g Marble cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 0.685g Marble cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marble cake Saltine cracker
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
14%
Marble cake
44%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.206g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marble cake
Marble cake contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Marble cake
Marble cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.