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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.
  • Saltine cracker has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saltine cracker is 74, while the glycemic index of coffeecake is 50.

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.
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 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.3%
Contains more IronIron +1106.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +178.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +270.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +168.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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 0.33% 29% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +393.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +372%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +737.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +217.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.4mg

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
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 ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +85.8%
Contains more OtherOther +69.2%
Contains more FatsFats +850%
Contains more WaterWater +847.1%

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% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4920.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Iron 7.72mg 0.64mg 89%
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.125mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.105mg 34%
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 0.682mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Saturated fat 0.244g 5.391g 23%
Sodium 849mg 339mg 22%
Fats 1.6g 15.2g 21%
Folate 124µg 39µg 21%
Manganese 0.637mg 0.172mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.142g 7.129g 17%
Selenium 21.4µg 13.3µg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Carbs 82.3g 44.3g 13%
Copper 0.145mg 0.052mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 86µg 10%
Protein 10.5g 7g 7%
Fiber 2.7g 1g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 1.645g 6%
Potassium 115mg 289mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Calcium 22mg 59mg 4%
Choline 19.6mg 4%
Calories 393kcal 339kcal 3%
Magnesium 26mg 15mg 3%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.59mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.058mg 2%
Phosphorus 113mg 101mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 79.6g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 0.38g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.076mg 0%
Threonine 0.287mg 0.26mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.326mg 0%
Leucine 0.716mg 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.29mg 0.401mg 0%
Methionine 0.18mg 0.144mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.352mg 0%
Valine 0.439mg 0.361mg 0%
Histidine 0.224mg 0.186mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Coffeecake
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
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.