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Pound cake vs. Cream cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pound cake and cream cracker

  • Cream cracker is higher than pound cake in iron, manganese, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin K, vitamin B1, selenium, copper, and fiber.
  • Cream cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 74% higher.
  • Pound cake has less sodium.
  • Pound cake has a lower glycemic index (54) than cream cracker (65).

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Crackers, cream, GAMESA SABROSAS.

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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% 7.8% 11% 277% 37% 18% 42% 150% 101% 52%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +212.5%
Contains more IronIron +398.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +164.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +607.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +90%

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% 23% 13% 12% 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% 0% 32% 0% 75% 55% 95% 28% 15% 58% 45% 112% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +214.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +952.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +254.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.24mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.462mg

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
7% 20% 65% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.01 g
Fats: 20.37 g
Carbs: 64.55 g
Water: 4.45 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more WaterWater +481.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.2%
Contains more FatsFats +45.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.3%
Contains more OtherOther +136.6%

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
29% 58% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.362 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.625 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.45 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +251.8%

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
85% 10% 2%
Starch: 51.87 g
Sucrose: 6.22 g
Glucose: 0.92 g
Fructose: 0.95 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.27 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +393.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +198.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +22.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +187.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +284.8%
~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 Cream cracker
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Cream cracker DV% diff.
Iron 1.48mg 7.38mg 74%
Sodium 377mg 1148mg 34%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.778mg 29%
Folate 42µg 149µg 27%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 5.08mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 10.625g 19%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 17.9µg 14%
Starch 17.36g 51.87g 14%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Fats 13.96g 20.37g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.298mg 10%
Selenium 5µg 9.5µg 8%
Copper 0.042mg 0.111mg 8%
Vitamin A 70µg 8%
Calories 353kcal 484kcal 7%
Fiber 0.6g 2.4g 7%
Phosphorus 140mg 98mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 1.59mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 2.45g 6%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.46µg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Magnesium 8mg 25mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Carbs 53.64g 64.55g 4%
Protein 5g 7.01g 4%
Saturated fat 4.811g 5.362g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.065mg 2%
Calcium 47mg 26mg 2%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.66mg 2%
Fructose 0.33g 0.95g 1%
Potassium 149mg 129mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.24mg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 62.15g N/A
Sugar 33.36g 9.37g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.462mg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g 3.969g 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 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g 0.045g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g 1.542g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Cream 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
26%
Pound cake
40%
Cream cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
71%
Cream cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 771mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.551g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.99g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream cracker
Cream 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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients
  2. Cream cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167530/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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