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 for 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +376.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +168.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +358.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +723.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +245.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +143.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +186.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +353.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +269.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +306.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +75% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +244.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +335.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +608.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
Other:
2.2 g
Protein:
3.4 g
Fats:
11.7 g
Carbs:
79.5 g
Water:
3.1 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +208.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +631.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~79.5g
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Water
~3.1g
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Other
~2.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.685 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.779 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3245.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 7.72mg | 1.62mg | 76% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.59mg | 0.13mg | 35% |
| Selenium | 21.4µg | 2.6µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.518mg | 0.181mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.714mg | 1.546mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 275mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.637mg | 0.139mg | 22% |
| Folate | 124µg | 36µg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.685g | 3.779g | 21% |
| Fats | 1.6g | 11.7g | 16% |
| Sodium | 849mg | 519mg | 14% |
| Protein | 10.5g | 3.4g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.142g | 4.75g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.244g | 2.45g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.096mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.35mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.025mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.85mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 76mg | 5% |
| Choline | 19.6mg | 4.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Calories | 393kcal | 416kcal | 1% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.135mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.9g | 1% |
| Carbs | 82.3g | 79.5g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 79.6g | 76.6g | N/A |
| Potassium | 115mg | 123mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.38g | 35.71g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.287mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.378mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.716mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.29mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.514mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.439mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.224mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.206g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marble cake contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
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)