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

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Important differences between pineapple cake and graham cracker

  • Pineapple cake has more vitamin B1; however, graham cracker has more manganese, iron, vitamin B3, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin B6, and copper.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 12728% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +207.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.8%
Contains more IronIron +155.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +209.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +191.1%

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 4% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57635.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +273%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +358.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more FatsFats +14.2%
Contains more WaterWater +852.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.8%
~equal in Other ~1.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +107%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Graham cracker DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.265mg 12728%
Manganese 0.35mg 1.019mg 29%
Iron 1.48mg 3.78mg 29%
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 4.439mg 20%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Folate 26µg 91µg 16%
Phosphorus 82mg 185mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 5.388g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.317mg 12%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 10%
Fiber 0.8g 3.4g 10%
Copper 0.087mg 0.17mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.156mg 9%
Carbs 50.5g 77.66g 9%
Vitamin A 62µg 0µg 7%
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.194g 2.509g 7%
Protein 3.5g 6.69g 6%
Zinc 0.31mg 0.96mg 6%
Magnesium 13mg 40mg 6%
Sodium 319mg 459mg 6%
Selenium 9.4µg 6.3µg 6%
Saturated fat 2.915g 1.633g 6%
Calories 319kcal 430kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.42mg 4%
Calcium 120mg 77mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Potassium 112mg 170mg 2%
Fats 12.1g 10.6g 2%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Choline 5.9mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 49.7g 74.26g N/A
Sugar 24.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.117mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.264mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.167mg 0%
Histidine 0.081mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple cake Graham cracker
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
2952%
Pineapple cake
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.282g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/nutrients
  2. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.