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Pound cake vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pound cake and Cheesecake?

  • Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Folate, yet Cheesecake is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cheesecake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 26% more.
  • Pound cake has 8 times more Vitamin B3 than Cheesecake. While Pound cake has 1.615mg of Vitamin B3, Cheesecake has only 0.195mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pound cake is lower.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Cheesecake commercially prepared 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.
Contains more Iron +134.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.5%
Contains more Potassium +65.6%
Contains less Sodium -13.9%
Contains more Copper +110%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Zinc +18.6%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Equal in Calcium - 51
Equal in Selenium - 5.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Contains more Iron +134.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.5%
Contains more Potassium +65.6%
Contains less Sodium -13.9%
Contains more Copper +110%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Zinc +18.6%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Equal in Calcium - 51
Equal in Selenium - 5.2

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.
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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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

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 Cheesecake
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 Pound cake Cheesecake Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 25.1g Pound cake
Protein 5g 5.5g Cheesecake
Fats 13.96g 22.5g Cheesecake
Carbs 53.64g 25.5g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 321kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 21.8g Cheesecake
Fiber 0.6g 0.4g Pound cake
Calcium 47mg 51mg Cheesecake
Iron 1.48mg 0.63mg Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 11mg Cheesecake
Phosphorus 140mg 93mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 90mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 438mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.43mg 0.51mg Cheesecake
Copper 0.042mg 0.02mg Pound cake
Manganese 0.11mg 0.14mg Cheesecake
Selenium 5µg 5.2µg Cheesecake
Vitamin A 241IU 547IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.56mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 18IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0.5µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.028mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.193mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.195mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.571mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.052mg Cheesecake
Folate 42µg 18µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.17µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 4.4µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.064mg Cheesecake
Threonine 153mg 0.222mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.281mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.397mg 0.464mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.198mg 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.117mg 0.136mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.258mg Cheesecake
Valine 0.249mg 0.314mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.117mg 0.133mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 66mg 55mg Cheesecake
Trans Fat 0.192g Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 4.811g 9.921g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.005g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 8.634g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 1.602g 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
Pound cake Cheesecake
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
17%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
22%
Cheesecake

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients
  2. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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