Saltine cracker vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Saltine cracker and Yellow cake?
- Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Folate, and Manganese, yet Yellow cake is higher in Vitamin E .
- Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 71% more.
- Saltine cracker has 12 times more Vitamin B1 than Yellow cake. While Saltine cracker has 0.518mg of Vitamin B1, Yellow cake has only 0.043mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Yellow cake is lower.
We used Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery 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.
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Iron
+280.3%
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Magnesium
+30%
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Zinc
+123.8%
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Manganese
+186.9%
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Selenium
+262.7%
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Calcium
+45.5%
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Phosphorus
+22.1%
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Potassium
+62.6%
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Sodium
-63.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.159
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Iron
+280.3%
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Magnesium
+30%
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Zinc
+123.8%
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Manganese
+186.9%
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Selenium
+262.7%
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Calcium
+45.5%
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Phosphorus
+22.1%
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Potassium
+62.6%
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Sodium
-63.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.159
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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Vitamin B1
+1104.7%
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Vitamin B2
+534.4%
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Vitamin B3
+614.3%
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Vitamin B5
+136.4%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+463.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+3650%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+412.2%
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Vitamin B1
+1104.7%
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Vitamin B2
+534.4%
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Vitamin B3
+614.3%
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Vitamin B5
+136.4%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+463.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+3650%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+412.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+232.3%
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Carbs
+48.7%
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+63%
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Fats
+1009.4%
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Water
+558.2%
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
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3.4 g
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2.2 g
Protein:
3.16 g
Fats:
17.75 g
Carbs:
55.36 g
Water:
22.38 g
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1.35 g
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Protein
+232.3%
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Carbs
+48.7%
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+63%
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Fats
+1009.4%
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Water
+558.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-95.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4980.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+590.2%
Saturated Fat:
0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.685 g
Saturated Fat:
5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.728 g
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Saturated Fat
-95.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4980.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+590.2%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 79.6g | 53.86g |
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| Protein | 10.5g | 3.16g |
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| Fats | 1.6g | 17.75g |
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| Carbs | 82.3g | 55.36g |
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| Calories | 393kcal | 379kcal |
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| Starch | 8.55g |
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| Fructose | 0.62g |
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| Sugar | 0.38g | 39.22g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.5g |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 32mg |
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| Iron | 7.72mg | 2.03mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 113mg | 138mg |
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| Potassium | 115mg | 187mg |
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| Sodium | 849mg | 310mg |
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| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.42mg |
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| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.159mg |
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| Manganese | 0.637mg | 0.222mg |
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| Selenium | 21.4µg | 5.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 26IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 4.5mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.518mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.59mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.714mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0mg |
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| Folate | 124µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 25.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.138mg |
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| Threonine | 0.287mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.378mg |
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| Leucine | 0.716mg |
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| Lysine | 0.29mg |
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| Methionine | 0.18mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.514mg |
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| Valine | 0.439mg |
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| Histidine | 0.224mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 16mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.313g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.244g | 5.793g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.142g | 7.214g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.685g | 4.728g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.999g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.474g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs 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
44%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 539mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellow cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.84g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.549g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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