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

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How are Saltine cracker and Chocolate cake different?

  • Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Selenium, while Chocolate cake is higher in Choline.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily need of Iron 76% more than Chocolate cake.
  • Saltine cracker contains 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Chocolate cake. Saltine cracker contains 5.714mg of Vitamin B3, while Chocolate cake contains 1.137mg.
  • Chocolate cake is lower in Sodium.

Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types were used 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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains more IronIron +379.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +127.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +79.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~106mg

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% 0% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
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 0.67% 8.4% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +267.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +402.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +359.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +555.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.1%
Contains more OtherOther +22.2%
Contains more FatsFats +843.8%
Contains more WaterWater +617.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4152.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +303.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saltine cracker Chocolate cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Chocolate cake Opinion
Calories 393kcal 371kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 5.3g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Net carbs 79.6g 51.8g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 53.4g Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Calcium 22mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 115mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Iron 7.72mg 1.61mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g Chocolate cake
Fiber 2.7g 1.6g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.94mg 0.69mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 106mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 849mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.28mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 11.9µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.141mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.213mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 1.137mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.304mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.041mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 27µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg 128.4mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 0.244g 5.43g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 2.761g Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.068mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.202mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.24mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.407mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.268mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.116mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.265mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.283mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Chocolate cake
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
41%
Saltine cracker
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.186g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 534mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/nutrients
  2. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.