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Pound cake vs. Bagel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pound cake and Bagel different?

  • Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12, while Bagel is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B3.
  • Bagel covers your daily need of Manganese 57% more than Pound cake.

Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Bagels, wheat types were 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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
8
Bagel
Bagel
Contains more Calcium +135%
Contains less Sodium -14.1%
Contains more Iron +86.5%
Contains more Magnesium +537.5%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +155.8%
Contains more Copper +316.7%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Contains more Selenium +474%
Equal in Phosphorus - 142
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Bagel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 104% 37% 61% 15% 58% 30% 59% 187% 157%
Contains more Calcium +135%
Contains less Sodium -14.1%
Contains more Iron +86.5%
Contains more Magnesium +537.5%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +155.8%
Contains more Copper +316.7%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Contains more Selenium +474%
Equal in Phosphorus - 142

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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
7
:
4
Bagel
Bagel
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.3%
Contains more Folate +81%
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%
Bagel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 0% 101% 49% 64% 23% 34% 57% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.3%
Contains more Folate +81%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
3
Bagel
Bagel
Contains more Fats +812.4%
Contains more Protein +104%
Contains more Water +45.1%
Contains more Other +19.6%
Equal in Carbs - 48.89
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
Bagel
10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more Fats +812.4%
Contains more Protein +104%
Contains more Water +45.1%
Contains more Other +19.6%
Equal in Carbs - 48.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
1
Bagel
Bagel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +941.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +265.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Bagel
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.936 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +941.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +265.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pound cake Bagel
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 Pound cake Bagel Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 44.79g Pound cake
Protein 5g 10.2g Bagel
Fats 13.96g 1.53g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 48.89g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 250kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 6.12g Bagel
Fiber 0.6g 4.1g Bagel
Calcium 47mg 20mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 2.76mg Bagel
Magnesium 8mg 51mg Bagel
Phosphorus 140mg 142mg Bagel
Potassium 149mg 165mg Bagel
Sodium 377mg 439mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.43mg 1.1mg Bagel
Copper 0.042mg 0.175mg Bagel
Manganese 0.11mg 1.43mg Bagel
Selenium 5µg 28.7µg Bagel
Vitamin A 241IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.32mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.403mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.209mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 3.37mg Bagel
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.375mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.147mg Bagel
Folate 42µg 76µg Bagel
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.5µg 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 66mg 0mg Bagel
Trans Fat 0.192g 0g Bagel
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0g Bagel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 0.29g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.936g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g 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
Pound cake Bagel
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
25%
Pound cake
28%
Bagel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
71%
Bagel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.811g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bagel
Bagel 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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients
  2. Bagel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167533/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.