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

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What are the differences between Saltine cracker and Pound cake?

  • Saltine cracker is richer than Pound cake in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Folate.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 78% more.
  • Saltine cracker has 6 times more Manganese than Pound cake. While Saltine cracker has 0.637mg of Manganese, Pound cake has only 0.11mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pound cake is lower.

We used Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types in this article.

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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.
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
6
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4
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Iron +421.6%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Zinc +118.6%
Contains more Copper +245.2%
Contains more Manganese +479.1%
Contains more Selenium +328%
Contains more Calcium +113.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.9%
Contains more Potassium +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Saltine cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Iron +421.6%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Zinc +118.6%
Contains more Copper +245.2%
Contains more Manganese +479.1%
Contains more Selenium +328%
Contains more Calcium +113.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.9%
Contains more Potassium +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%

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.
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
6
:
5
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Vitamin B1 +199.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.1%
Contains more Folate +195.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Saltine cracker
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%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +199.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.1%
Contains more Folate +195.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
3
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2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Carbs +53.4%
Contains more Other +43.8%
Contains more Fats +772.5%
Contains more Water +660.9%
Saltine cracker
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Carbs +53.4%
Contains more Other +43.8%
Contains more Fats +772.5%
Contains more Water +660.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
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2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2026.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +399.1%
Saltine cracker
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2026.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +399.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 53.04g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 5g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 82.3g 53.64g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 353kcal Saltine cracker
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 0.38g 33.36g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 0.6g Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 47mg Pound cake
Iron 7.72mg 1.48mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 8mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 115mg 149mg Pound cake
Sodium 849mg 377mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.94mg 0.43mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.042mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.11mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 5µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.173mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.249mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 1.615mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.036mg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 42µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 4.9µg 1.7µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.041mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.204mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.397mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.198mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.117mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.239mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.249mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.117mg Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Saltine cracker
Trans Fat 0.192g Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 4.811g Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Pound 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
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.98g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.567g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 472mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.