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Pound cake vs. Coffeecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pound cake and Coffeecake

  • Pound cake has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Coffeecake has more Selenium.
  • Coffeecake covers your daily need of Selenium 15% more than Pound cake.
  • Pound cake contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Coffeecake. While Pound cake contains 1.615mg of Vitamin B3, Coffeecake contains only 0.682mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pound cake is lower.

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

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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
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
Contains more Iron +131.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.6%
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%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Coffeecake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 24% 11% 44% 26% 45% 17% 18% 23% 73%
Contains more Iron +131.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.6%
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%

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
9
:
3
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.1%
Equal in Folate - 39
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.34
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.1%
Equal in Folate - 39
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.34

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
1
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.1%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Coffeecake
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.645 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.1%

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 Coffeecake
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 Pound cake Coffeecake Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 43.3g Pound cake
Protein 5g 7g Coffeecake
Fats 13.96g 15.2g Coffeecake
Carbs 53.64g 44.3g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 339kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g Coffeecake
Fiber 0.6g 1g Coffeecake
Calcium 47mg 59mg Coffeecake
Iron 1.48mg 0.64mg Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 15mg Coffeecake
Phosphorus 140mg 101mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 289mg Coffeecake
Sodium 377mg 339mg Coffeecake
Zinc 0.43mg 0.59mg Coffeecake
Copper 0.042mg 0.052mg Coffeecake
Manganese 0.11mg 0.172mg Coffeecake
Selenium 5µg 13.3µg Coffeecake
Vitamin A 241IU 287IU Coffeecake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 86µg Coffeecake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.105mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.125mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.682mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.4mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.058mg Coffeecake
Folate 42µg 39µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.34µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.076mg Coffeecake
Threonine 153mg 0.26mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.326mg Coffeecake
Leucine 0.397mg 0.568mg Coffeecake
Lysine 0.198mg 0.401mg Coffeecake
Methionine 0.117mg 0.144mg Coffeecake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.352mg Coffeecake
Valine 0.249mg 0.361mg Coffeecake
Histidine 0.117mg 0.186mg Coffeecake
Cholesterol 66mg 85mg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.192g Coffeecake
Saturated Fat 4.811g 5.391g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.006g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 7.129g Coffeecake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 1.645g 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
Pound cake Coffeecake
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
16%
Coffeecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
29%
Coffeecake

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients
  2. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.