Pound cake vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pound cake and graham cracker
- Pound cake has more vitamin B12 and choline, while graham cracker has more manganese, iron, vitamin B3, copper, folate, and fiber.
- Graham cracker covers your daily need for manganese, 40% more than pound cake.
- Pound cake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pound cake is 54, while the glycemic index of graham cracker is 74.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +155.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +304.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +826.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1011.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +132.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +174.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +741.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.7% |
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:
6.69 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
77.66 g
Water:
3.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +663.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.8% |
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Other
~1.66g
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
1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.388 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.6% |
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:
46.56 g
Sucrose:
22.82 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
0.99 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +34.4% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +168.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +38.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +200% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.11mg | 1.019mg | 40% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 3.78mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 4.439mg | 18% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 1.633g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.17mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 5.388g | 13% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 46.56g | 12% |
| Folate | 42µg | 91µg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 3.4g | 11% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 5.9mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 14.3µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.156mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 40mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 77.66g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.265mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 185mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 1.51mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.96mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.317mg | 5% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 10.6g | 5% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 430kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 459mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 6.69g | 3% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 77mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 6.3µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0.99g | 1% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 170mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 2.509g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 74.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 24.85g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | 0.055g | 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 | 0.599g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.024g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 4.735g | N/A |
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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
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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.178g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham 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.