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Yellow cake vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between yellow cake and cheese crackers

  • Yellow cake has more vitamin E; however, cheese crackers have more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, vitamin B12, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for cheese crackers is 43% higher.
  • Cheese crackers have 2 times less Vitamin E than yellow cake. Yellow cake has 4.5mg of Vitamin E, while cheese crackers have 2.19mg.
  • Yellow cake is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and Crackers, cheese, regular.

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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 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325%
Contains more IronIron +140.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +183.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +153.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.8%

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% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
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% 9.4% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +167%
Contains more CholineCholine +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1207%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +263.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +664.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +186.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +590.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more WaterWater +530.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +245.9%
Contains more FatsFats +28.1%
Contains more OtherOther +148.9%
~equal in Carbs ~59.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 g
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~5.288g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 76% 3%
Starch: 8.55 g
Sucrose: 36.51 g
Glucose: 1.29 g
Fructose: 0.62 g
Lactose: 0.59 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
92% 7%
Starch: 52.56 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +330%
Contains more FructoseFructose +67.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +514.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1728.6%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yellow cake Cheese crackers
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellow cake Cheese crackers Opinion
Calories 379kcal 489kcal Cheese crackers
Protein 3.16g 10.93g Cheese crackers
Fats 17.75g 22.74g Cheese crackers
Net carbs 53.86g 57.12g Cheese crackers
Carbs 55.36g 59.42g Cheese crackers
Cholesterol 16mg 3mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin D 6IU 1IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 20mg 25mg Cheese crackers
Calcium 32mg 136mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 187mg 156mg Yellow cake
Iron 2.03mg 4.88mg Cheese crackers
Sugar 39.22g 4.53g Cheese crackers
Fiber 1.5g 2.3g Cheese crackers
Copper 0.159mg 0.125mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.42mg 1.19mg Cheese crackers
Starch 8.55g 52.56g Cheese crackers
Phosphorus 138mg 200mg Cheese crackers
Sodium 310mg 973mg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 26IU 156IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A 7µg 17µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin E 4.5mg 2.19mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.222mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Selenium 5.9µg 13.5µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.338mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 6.113mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.472mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.17mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 25.1µg 9.4µg Yellow cake
Folate 22µg 152µg Cheese crackers
Trans Fat 1.313g 0.542g Cheese crackers
Choline 17.4mg 8.7mg Yellow cake
Saturated Fat 5.793g 5.288g Cheese crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 7.214g 5.744g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 10.09g Cheese crackers
Tryptophan 0.129mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.295mg Cheese crackers
Isoleucine 0.424mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.744mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.418mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.194mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.49mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.478mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.245mg Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.62g 0.37g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g 0.715g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g 0g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.007g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g 9.25g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yellow cake Cheese crackers
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
19%
Yellow cake
49%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 663mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.505g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/nutrients
  2. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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