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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.
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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more IronIron +421.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +245.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +479.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +328%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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% 14% 13% 24% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +199.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +188.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +195.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +234.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
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 ProteinProtein +110%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.4%
Contains more OtherOther +43.8%
Contains more FatsFats +772.5%
Contains more WaterWater +660.9%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2026.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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
Calories 393kcal 353kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 5g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 13.96g Pound cake
Net carbs 79.6g 53.04g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 53.64g Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Magnesium 26mg 8mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 47mg Pound cake
Potassium 115mg 149mg Pound cake
Iron 7.72mg 1.48mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 33.36g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 0.6g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.042mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.94mg 0.43mg Saltine cracker
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Phosphorus 113mg 140mg Pound cake
Sodium 849mg 377mg Pound cake
Vitamin A 0IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.637mg 0.11mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 5µg Saltine cracker
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
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 4.9µg 1.7µg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 42µg Saltine cracker
Trans Fat 0.192g Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg 65.6mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 0.244g 4.811g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 3.419g Pound cake
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
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g 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 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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.98g)
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.