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Cheesecake vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cheesecake and Pound cake?

  • Cheesecake is higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Cheesecake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 26% more.
  • Cheesecake has 2 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pound cake. While Cheesecake has 159µg of Vitamin A RAE, Pound cake has only 70µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pound cake is lower.

We used Cheesecake commercially prepared and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
5
:
5
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Zinc +18.6%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Iron +134.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.5%
Contains more Potassium +65.6%
Contains less Sodium -13.9%
Contains more Copper +110%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Equal in Selenium - 5
Cheesecake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Zinc +18.6%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Iron +134.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.5%
Contains more Potassium +65.6%
Contains less Sodium -13.9%
Contains more Copper +110%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Equal in Selenium - 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.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
5
:
7
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Vitamin A +127%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +728.2%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.8%
Cheesecake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +127%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +728.2%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
3
:
2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Fats +61.2%
Contains more Water +76.3%
Contains more Carbs +110.4%
Contains more Other +70%
Equal in Protein - 5
Cheesecake
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Fats +61.2%
Contains more Water +76.3%
Contains more Carbs +110.4%
Contains more Other +70%
Equal in Protein - 5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
1
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2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.4%
Cheesecake
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 5.5g 5g Cheesecake
Fats 22.5g 13.96g Cheesecake
Carbs 25.5g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 321kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 21.8g 33.36g Cheesecake
Fiber 0.4g 0.6g Pound cake
Calcium 51mg 47mg Cheesecake
Iron 0.63mg 1.48mg Pound cake
Magnesium 11mg 8mg Cheesecake
Phosphorus 93mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 90mg 149mg Pound cake
Sodium 438mg 377mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.51mg 0.43mg Cheesecake
Copper 0.02mg 0.042mg Pound cake
Manganese 0.14mg 0.11mg Cheesecake
Selenium 5.2µg 5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin A 547IU 241IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 70µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 18IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.173mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 1.615mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.485mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.036mg Cheesecake
Folate 18µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 4.4µg 1.7µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.041mg Cheesecake
Threonine 0.222mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.204mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.464mg 0.397mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.372mg 0.198mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg 0.117mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.239mg Cheesecake
Valine 0.314mg 0.249mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.133mg 0.117mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 55mg 66mg Cheesecake
Trans Fat 0.192g Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 9.921g 4.811g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 3.02g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake Pound 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
17%
Cheesecake
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.11g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients
  2. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.