How do I know if my stuff is backed up on iCloud?

Alright, I have possible phone migration/firmware update and I wanna be sure about this.
My photos, apps etc are all backed-up via iTunes. However, I've chosen a few things to back up via Settings > iCloud.
I've turned these on:
Contacts
Bookmarks
Notes
Find My iPhone
However, when I go Storage & Backup at the bottom, my total storage is 5.0GB and Available is ALSO 5.0GB.
iCloud Backup is set to off. Do I have to turn that on? Because it reads that my camera roll, accounts, docus and settings will be synced to iCloud which is what I do NOT want. I just want those above to be saved.

@ karebu,
When synching any iDevice whether that be an iPhone, iPad, iPod etc you have two options for synching your data ( back up ) to the computer where a copy of the backup is stored in the iTunes folder of your computer or you have the the alternate by using iCloud which doesn't store the backup on your computer it gets stored in the cloud similar as if you were to backup to the computer.
If the time comes when you need to restore your phone or you upgrade to another handset during the setup of the phone you will be prompted to use icloud or not and you will also be asked if you want the set the phone up as new or recover from an old backup. One of the purposes of icloud is so that you can set up your iDevice without having the phone plugged into your mac or PC.
I hope this has clarified a few things for you.

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@ karebu,
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