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

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What are the main differences between Saltine cracker and Pineapple cake?

  • Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Selenium, and Manganese, while Pineapple cake is higher in Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 12707% higher.
  • Pineapple cake has 5 times less Iron than Saltine cracker. Saltine cracker has 7.72mg of Iron, while Pineapple cake has 1.48mg.
  • Pineapple cake is lower in Sodium.

We used Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more IronIron +421.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +203.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +445.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.4%
~equal in Potassium ~112mg

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 4% 15% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +278.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +380.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +376.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29436.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~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
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63%
Contains more OtherOther +37.5%
Contains more FatsFats +656.3%
Contains more WaterWater +850%

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
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3557.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +379.1%

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 Pineapple cake
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 Pineapple cake Opinion
Calories 393kcal 319kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 3.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 12.1g Pineapple cake
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Pineapple cake
Net carbs 79.6g 49.7g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 50.5g Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 13mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 120mg Pineapple cake
Potassium 115mg 112mg Saltine cracker
Iron 7.72mg 1.48mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g Pineapple cake
Fiber 2.7g 0.8g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.087mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.94mg 0.31mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 82mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 849mg 319mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 0IU 253IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 0µg 62µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.35mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 9.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 153mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.156mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 1.19mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.202mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.034mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 26µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 2.915g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 5.194g Pineapple cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 3.282g Pineapple cake
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.043mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.117mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.147mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.264mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.143mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.074mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.173mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.167mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.081mg Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Pineapple cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Pineapple 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
2952%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.671g)
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?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 530mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake 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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.