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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.
  • Cheese crackers are lower in cholesterol.

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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~156mg

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% 14% 13% 24% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
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% 9.4% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +54.5%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.472mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.34µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
25% 27% 48%
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
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
92% 7%
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.
Pound cake Cheese crackers
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Cheese crackers Opinion
Calories 353kcal 489kcal Cheese crackers
Protein 5g 10.93g Cheese crackers
Fats 13.96g 22.74g Cheese crackers
Net carbs 53.04g 57.12g Cheese crackers
Carbs 53.64g 59.42g Cheese crackers
Cholesterol 66mg 3mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin D 34IU 1IU Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 25mg Cheese crackers
Calcium 47mg 136mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 149mg 156mg Cheese crackers
Iron 1.48mg 4.88mg Cheese crackers
Sugar 33.36g 4.53g Cheese crackers
Fiber 0.6g 2.3g Cheese crackers
Copper 0.042mg 0.125mg Cheese crackers
Zinc 0.43mg 1.19mg Cheese crackers
Starch 17.36g 52.56g Cheese crackers
Phosphorus 140mg 200mg Cheese crackers
Sodium 377mg 973mg Pound cake
Vitamin A 241IU 156IU Pound cake
Vitamin A 70µg 17µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 2.19mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.11mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Selenium 5µg 13.5µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.338mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 6.113mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.472mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.17mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.34µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 9.4µg Cheese crackers
Folate 42µg 152µg Cheese crackers
Trans Fat 0.192g 0.542g Pound cake
Choline 65.6mg 8.7mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 4.811g 5.288g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 5.744g Cheese crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 10.09g Cheese crackers
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.129mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 153mg 0.295mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.424mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.397mg 0.744mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.198mg 0.418mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.117mg 0.194mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.49mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.249mg 0.478mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.117mg 0.245mg Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.33g 0.37g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g 0.715g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.007g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g 9.25g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Cheese crackers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Pound cake
49%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.477g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.83g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
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.

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients
  2. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.