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Dough vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dough and Pound cake different?

  • Dough is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Dough is 45% higher.
  • Dough contains 6 times more Selenium than Pound cake. While Dough contains 28.6µg of Selenium, Pound cake contains only 5µg.
  • Dough has less Saturated Fat.

Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +10.6%
Contains more Iron +164.2%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Zinc +141.9%
Contains more Copper +261.9%
Contains more Manganese +424.5%
Contains more Selenium +472%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +27.4%
Contains less Sodium -37.4%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Calcium +10.6%
Contains more Iron +164.2%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Zinc +141.9%
Contains more Copper +261.9%
Contains more Manganese +424.5%
Contains more Selenium +472%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +27.4%
Contains less Sodium -37.4%
Equal in Calcium - 47

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.
Dough
5
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +310.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.2%
Contains more Folate +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +24000%
Contains more Vitamin E +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +142.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
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 B1 +310.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.2%
Contains more Folate +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +24000%
Contains more Vitamin E +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +142.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +115%
Contains more Water +27.6%
Contains more Other +27.5%
Contains more Fats +476.9%
Equal in Carbs - 53.64
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
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 +115%
Contains more Water +27.6%
Contains more Other +27.5%
Contains more Fats +476.9%
Equal in Carbs - 53.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +734.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +299.9%
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +734.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +299.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +154.8%
Contains more Fructose +54.5%
Contains more Maltose +1021.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +87.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +154.8%
Contains more Fructose +54.5%
Contains more Maltose +1021.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +87.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 49.68g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 10.75g 5g Dough
Fats 2.42g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 51.88g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 272kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 44.23g 17.36g Dough
Fructose 0.51g 0.33g Dough
Sugar 4.62g 33.36g Dough
Fiber 2.2g 0.6g Dough
Calcium 52mg 47mg Dough
Iron 3.91mg 1.48mg Dough
Magnesium 32mg 8mg Dough
Phosphorus 105mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 117mg 149mg Pound cake
Sodium 602mg 377mg Pound cake
Zinc 1.04mg 0.43mg Dough
Copper 0.152mg 0.042mg Dough
Manganese 0.577mg 0.11mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg 5µg Dough
Vitamin A 1IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.173mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.249mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 1.615mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.036mg Dough
Folate 123µg 42µg Dough
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g 0.192g Dough
Saturated Fat 0.529g 4.811g Dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dough 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
43%
Dough
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.74g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.282g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.