Why can't I backup to iCloud?

I'm currently in the process of trying to backup my stuff ready to restore to get rid of 4.5GB of 'Other'. I'm trying to backup to iCloud and all I want to move over is my contacts and my camera roll. All in all that should come to about 4GB. But it won't update because it says I need 6.9GB, though I've turned everything else off. Any idea what is taking up the remainder of the space?

The backup will include app data as well as other data and settings contained in "Other".  Back up your phone to iTunes instead (tap Back Up Now on the Summary tab of your iTunes sync settings), and transfer your purchases to your iTunes library (File>Devices>Transfer Purchases).  Then restore your phone, leave it connected to iTunes and when it restarts at the end you will be given the option to restore to your iTunes backup.

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