Pound cake vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pound cake and cheese crackers
- Pound cake has more choline; however, cheese crackers have more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, selenium, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for iron for cheese crackers is 43% higher.
- Cheese crackers have 22 times less cholesterol than pound cake. Pound cake has 66mg of cholesterol, while cheese crackers have 3mg.
Food types used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Crackers, cheese, regular.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -61.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +212.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +189.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +229.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +197.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +176.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +410.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +170% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +311.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +654% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +236.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +224.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +278.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +372.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +452.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +261.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
Protein:
10.93 g
Fats:
22.74 g
Carbs:
59.42 g
Water:
3.55 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +628.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +119.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.288 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.09 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +90.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +195.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~5.288g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
52.56 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.3 g
Fructose:
0.37 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
3.84 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +150% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +202.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +12.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +1063.6% |
~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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 10.09g | 44% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 4.88mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.562mg | 32% |
| Folate | 42µg | 152µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 6.113mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 973mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 3mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.562mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 13.5µg | 15% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.295mg | 15% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 52.56g | 14% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 22.74g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10.93g | 12% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 2.19mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.17mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 136mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.125mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 200mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 5.744g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.338mg | 7% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 489kcal | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 1.19mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2.3g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 17µg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 9.4µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 25mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 1IU | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 5.288g | 2% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 59.42g | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.34µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 57.12g | N/A |
| Potassium | 149mg | 156mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 4.53g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | 0.542g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.744mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.418mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.478mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.245mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | 0.715g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 9.25g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
26%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.477g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.83g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (54)
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.