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Pound cake vs. Dinner rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pound cake and Dinner rolls

  • Dinner rolls have more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Folate, Calcium, and Copper than Pound cake.
  • Dinner rolls' daily need coverage for Selenium is 40% more.
  • Pound cake contains 17 times more Cholesterol than Dinner rolls. Pound cake contains 66mg of Cholesterol, while Dinner rolls contain 4mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Rolls, dinner, plain, commercially prepared (includes brown-and-serve).

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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 Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -19.3%
Contains more Calcium +278.7%
Contains more Iron +151.4%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Zinc +130.2%
Contains more Copper +221.4%
Contains more Manganese +429.1%
Contains more Selenium +436%
Equal in Potassium - 139
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 54% 140% 19% 53% 13% 61% 27% 45% 76% 147%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -19.3%
Contains more Calcium +278.7%
Contains more Iron +151.4%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Zinc +130.2%
Contains more Copper +221.4%
Contains more Manganese +429.1%
Contains more Selenium +436%
Equal in Potassium - 139

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 A +4720%
Contains more Vitamin E +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.4%
Contains more Folate +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +523.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.452
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 1% 6% 0% 1% 132% 87% 101% 28% 23% 76% 17% 27%
Contains more Vitamin A +4720%
Contains more Vitamin E +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.4%
Contains more Folate +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +523.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.452

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +115.8%
Contains more Protein +117.2%
Contains more Other +43.1%
Equal in Carbs - 52.04
Equal in Water - 28.44
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
11% 6% 52% 28% 2%
Protein: 10.86 g
Fats: 6.47 g
Carbs: 52.04 g
Water: 28.44 g
Other: 2.19 g
Contains more Fats +115.8%
Contains more Protein +117.2%
Contains more Other +43.1%
Equal in Carbs - 52.04
Equal in Water - 28.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
24% 33% 44%
Saturated Fat: 1.375 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.509 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%

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 Dinner rolls
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 Dinner rolls Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 50.04g Pound cake
Protein 5g 10.86g Dinner rolls
Fats 13.96g 6.47g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 52.04g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 310kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 5.55g Dinner rolls
Fiber 0.6g 2g Dinner rolls
Calcium 47mg 178mg Dinner rolls
Iron 1.48mg 3.72mg Dinner rolls
Magnesium 8mg 26mg Dinner rolls
Phosphorus 140mg 122mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 139mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 467mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.43mg 0.99mg Dinner rolls
Copper 0.042mg 0.135mg Dinner rolls
Manganese 0.11mg 0.582mg Dinner rolls
Selenium 5µg 26.8µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin A 241IU 5IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 1µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.28mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.526mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.374mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 5.367mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.452mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.097mg Dinner rolls
Folate 42µg 101µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.13µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 10.6µg Dinner rolls
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.081mg Dinner rolls
Threonine 153mg 0.286mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.337mg Dinner rolls
Leucine 0.397mg 0.729mg Dinner rolls
Lysine 0.198mg 0.233mg Dinner rolls
Methionine 0.117mg 0.145mg Dinner rolls
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.506mg Dinner rolls
Valine 0.249mg 0.401mg Dinner rolls
Histidine 0.117mg 0.222mg Dinner rolls
Cholesterol 66mg 4mg Dinner rolls
Trans Fat 0.192g 0g Dinner rolls
Saturated Fat 4.811g 1.375g Dinner rolls
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 1.881g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 2.509g 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 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g 0.224g 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 Dinner rolls
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
41%
Dinner rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
63%
Dinner rolls

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.81g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.436g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls 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. Dinner rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172793/nutrients

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

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