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Saltine cracker vs. Coffeecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Saltine cracker and Coffeecake

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Selenium in Saltine cracker is higher than in Coffeecake.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily Iron needs 89% more than Coffeecake.
  • Coffeecake has 8 times less Vitamin B3 than Saltine cracker. Saltine cracker has 5.714mg of Vitamin B3, while Coffeecake has 0.682mg.
  • Coffeecake contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Coffeecake, cheese.

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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 more Iron +1106.3%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Zinc +59.3%
Contains more Copper +178.8%
Contains more Manganese +270.3%
Contains more Selenium +60.9%
Contains more Calcium +168.2%
Contains more Potassium +151.3%
Contains less Sodium -60.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 24% 11% 44% 26% 45% 17% 18% 23% 73%
Contains more Iron +1106.3%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Zinc +59.3%
Contains more Copper +178.8%
Contains more Manganese +270.3%
Contains more Selenium +60.9%
Contains more Calcium +168.2%
Contains more Potassium +151.3%
Contains less Sodium -60.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +393.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +372%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +737.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.6%
Contains more Folate +217.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 1% 27% 29% 13% 24% 14% 30% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +393.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +372%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +737.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.6%
Contains more Folate +217.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Carbs +85.8%
Contains more Other +69.2%
Contains more Fats +850%
Contains more Water +847.1%
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Carbs +85.8%
Contains more Other +69.2%
Contains more Fats +850%
Contains more Water +847.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4920.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.1%
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.645 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4920.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.1%

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 Coffeecake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Coffeecake Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 43.3g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 7g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 15.2g Coffeecake
Carbs 82.3g 44.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 339kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g Coffeecake
Fiber 2.7g 1g Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 59mg Coffeecake
Iron 7.72mg 0.64mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 15mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 101mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 115mg 289mg Coffeecake
Sodium 849mg 339mg Coffeecake
Zinc 0.94mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.052mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.172mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 13.3µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 287IU Coffeecake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 86µg Coffeecake
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.105mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.125mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 0.682mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.4mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.058mg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 39µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Coffeecake
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.076mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.26mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.326mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.568mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.401mg Coffeecake
Methionine 0.18mg 0.144mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.352mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.361mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.186mg Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 5.391g Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Coffeecake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 7.129g Coffeecake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 1.645g Coffeecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Saltine cracker Coffeecake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
44%
Saltine cracker
16%
Coffeecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
29%
Coffeecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.147g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.