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

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What are the differences between Pound cake and Saltine cracker?

  • Saltine cracker is richer than Pound cake in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Folate.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 78% more.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium types in this article.

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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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more IronIron +421.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +245.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +479.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +328%

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% 0% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +234.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +199.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +188.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +195.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +772.5%
Contains more WaterWater +660.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +110%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.4%
Contains more OtherOther +43.8%

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
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2026.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +399.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.9%

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 Saltine cracker
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 353kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 5g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 13.96g 1.6g Pound cake
Net carbs 53.04g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 53.64g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 47mg 22mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 115mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 33.36g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 0.6g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.042mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.43mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Phosphorus 140mg 113mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 849mg Pound cake
Vitamin A 241IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.12mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.11mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 5µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.39mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 42µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Trans Fat 0.192g Saltine cracker
Choline 65.6mg 19.6mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 0.142g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.685g Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 153mg 0.287mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.397mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.198mg 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.117mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.249mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.117mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Saltine 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
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.567g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 472mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.