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Coffeecake vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Coffeecake and Pound cake

  • Coffeecake has more Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Pound cake has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Coffeecake covers your daily need of Selenium 15% more than Pound cake.
  • Coffeecake contains 2 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Pound cake. While Coffeecake contains 7.129g of Monounsaturated Fat, Pound cake contains only 3.02g.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pound cake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Coffeecake, cheese and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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.
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
8
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2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Calcium +25.5%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +94%
Contains less Sodium -10.1%
Contains more Zinc +37.2%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Manganese +56.4%
Contains more Selenium +166%
Contains more Iron +131.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.6%
Coffeecake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 24% 11% 44% 26% 45% 17% 18% 23% 73%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Calcium +25.5%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +94%
Contains less Sodium -10.1%
Contains more Zinc +37.2%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Manganese +56.4%
Contains more Selenium +166%
Contains more Iron +131.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.6%

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.
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
3
:
9
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Vitamin A +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.3%
Equal in Folate - 42
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.36
Coffeecake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 1% 27% 29% 13% 24% 14% 30% 43% 0%
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 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.3%
Equal in Folate - 42
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.36

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
3
:
2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Water +24.5%
Contains more Carbs +21.1%
Contains more Other +17.7%
Equal in Fats - 13.96
Coffeecake
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 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 Protein +40%
Contains more Water +24.5%
Contains more Carbs +21.1%
Contains more Other +17.7%
Equal in Fats - 13.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
1
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2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.8%
Coffeecake
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.645 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 +136.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffeecake Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 7g 5g Coffeecake
Fats 15.2g 13.96g Coffeecake
Carbs 44.3g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 339kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g Coffeecake
Fiber 1g 0.6g Coffeecake
Calcium 59mg 47mg Coffeecake
Iron 0.64mg 1.48mg Pound cake
Magnesium 15mg 8mg Coffeecake
Phosphorus 101mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 289mg 149mg Coffeecake
Sodium 339mg 377mg Coffeecake
Zinc 0.59mg 0.43mg Coffeecake
Copper 0.052mg 0.042mg Coffeecake
Manganese 0.172mg 0.11mg Coffeecake
Selenium 13.3µg 5µg Coffeecake
Vitamin A 287IU 241IU Coffeecake
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 70µg Coffeecake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.173mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 0.682mg 1.615mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.036mg Coffeecake
Folate 39µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.041mg Coffeecake
Threonine 0.26mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.326mg 0.204mg Coffeecake
Leucine 0.568mg 0.397mg Coffeecake
Lysine 0.401mg 0.198mg Coffeecake
Methionine 0.144mg 0.117mg Coffeecake
Phenylalanine 0.352mg 0.239mg Coffeecake
Valine 0.361mg 0.249mg Coffeecake
Histidine 0.186mg 0.117mg Coffeecake
Cholesterol 85mg 66mg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.192g Coffeecake
Saturated Fat 5.391g 4.811g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.129g 3.02g Coffeecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.645g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffeecake 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
16%
Coffeecake
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Coffeecake
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.58g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is relatively richer in minerals
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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.