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Pound cake vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pound cake and Dough different?

  • Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Dough is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Dough is 45% higher.

Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
3
:
7
Dough
Dough
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +27.4%
Contains less Sodium -37.4%
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%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +27.4%
Contains less Sodium -37.4%
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%

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
6
:
5
Dough
Dough
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%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.455
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%
Dough
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%
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%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.455

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
3
Dough
Dough
Contains more Fats +476.9%
Contains more Protein +115%
Contains more Water +27.6%
Contains more Other +27.5%
Equal in Carbs - 51.88
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
Dough
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Fats +476.9%
Contains more Protein +115%
Contains more Water +27.6%
Contains more Other +27.5%
Equal in Carbs - 51.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
1
Dough
Dough
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +734.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +299.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Dough
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +734.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +299.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
3
:
3
Dough
Dough
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +87.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +154.8%
Contains more Fructose +54.5%
Contains more Maltose +1021.2%
Pound cake
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
Dough
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
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +87.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +154.8%
Contains more Fructose +54.5%
Contains more Maltose +1021.2%

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.