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

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The main differences between Saltine cracker and Marble cake

  • Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Manganese, yet Marble cake is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker is 76% higher.
  • Saltine cracker contains 8 times more Selenium than Marble cake. Saltine cracker contains 21.4µg of Selenium, while Marble cake contains 2.6µg.
  • Marble cake contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix.

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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 +376.5%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Zinc +168.6%
Contains more Manganese +358.3%
Contains more Selenium +723.1%
Contains more Calcium +245.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.4%
Contains less Sodium -38.9%
Equal in Potassium - 123
Equal in Copper - 0.135
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 23% 61% 13% 118% 11% 68% 10% 45% 19% 15%
Contains more Iron +376.5%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Zinc +168.6%
Contains more Manganese +358.3%
Contains more Selenium +723.1%
Contains more Calcium +245.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.4%
Contains less Sodium -38.9%
Equal in Potassium - 123
Equal in Copper - 0.135

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 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +240%
Contains more Folate +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +608.3%
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 1% 17% 0% 0% 46% 30% 29% 6% 6% 27% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +240%
Contains more Folate +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +608.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +208.8%
Contains more Fats +631.3%
Equal in Carbs - 79.5
Equal in Water - 3.1
Equal in Other - 2.3
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +208.8%
Contains more Fats +631.3%
Equal in Carbs - 79.5
Equal in Water - 3.1
Equal in Other - 2.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3245.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +451.7%
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.779 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3245.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +451.7%

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 Marble cake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Marble cake Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 76.6g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 3.4g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 11.7g Marble cake
Carbs 82.3g 79.5g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 416kcal Marble cake
Sugar 0.38g 35.71g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 2.9g Marble cake
Calcium 22mg 76mg Marble cake
Iron 7.72mg 1.62mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 275mg Marble cake
Potassium 115mg 123mg Marble cake
Sodium 849mg 519mg Marble cake
Zinc 0.94mg 0.35mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.135mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.139mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 2.6µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Marble cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Marble cake
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.85mg Marble cake
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.181mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.13mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 1.546mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.096mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.025mg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 36µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 4.9µg 2.8µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.049mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.105mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.127mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.22mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.133mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.049mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.158mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.164mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.065mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 2.45g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 4.75g Marble cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 3.779g Marble cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Saltine cracker Marble cake
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
14%
Marble cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
38%
Marble cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.206g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Marble cake
Marble cake contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Marble cake
Marble cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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

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.