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

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How are Saltine cracker and White cake different?

  • Saltine cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Selenium, Manganese, and Copper than White cake.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker is 82% higher.
  • Saltine cracker contains 5 times more Vitamin B3 than White cake. While Saltine cracker contains 5.714mg of Vitamin B3, White cake contains only 1.063mg.
  • White cake has less Sodium.

Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Iron +565.5%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.4%
Contains more Potassium +16.2%
Contains more Zinc +184.8%
Contains more Copper +116.4%
Contains more Manganese +130%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +309.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.5%
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 27% 44% 9% 30% 9% 38% 10% 23% 37% 59%
Contains more Iron +565.5%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.4%
Contains more Potassium +16.2%
Contains more Zinc +184.8%
Contains more Copper +116.4%
Contains more Manganese +130%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +309.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.5%

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 +304.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
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 3% 3% 6% 1% 32% 44% 20% 11% 7% 24% 8% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +304.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +138.6%
Contains more Carbs +30.2%
Contains more Other +57.1%
Contains more Fats +543.8%
Contains more Water +508.8%
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% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +138.6%
Contains more Carbs +30.2%
Contains more Other +57.1%
Contains more Fats +543.8%
Contains more Water +508.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +215.6%
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.162 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +215.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker White cake Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 62.2g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 4.4g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 10.3g White cake
Carbs 82.3g 63.2g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 356kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 57.39g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 1g Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 90mg White cake
Iron 7.72mg 1.16mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 12mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 70mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 115mg 99mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 849mg 284mg White cake
Zinc 0.94mg 0.33mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.067mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.277mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 10.7µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU White cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg White cake
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.12mg
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU White cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg White cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg White cake
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.128mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.189mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 1.063mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.167mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.029mg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 31µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg White cake
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4.1µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.054mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.157mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.199mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.338mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.204mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.107mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.228mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.229mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.099mg Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 3.897g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 3.692g White cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 2.162g White cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Saltine cracker White 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%
White cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
28%
White cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 565mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
White cake
White cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.01g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.653g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.