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Pound cake vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pound cake and Focaccia

  • Pound cake has more Vitamin B12, and Choline, while Focaccia has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Focaccia covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 25% more than Pound cake.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.

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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 Calcium +34.3%
Contains more Potassium +30.7%
Contains less Sodium -32.8%
Contains more Iron +113.5%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Zinc +209.3%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Contains more Manganese +230.9%
Contains more Selenium +218%
Equal in Phosphorus - 128
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 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Contains more Calcium +34.3%
Contains more Potassium +30.7%
Contains less Sodium -32.8%
Contains more Iron +113.5%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Zinc +209.3%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Contains more Manganese +230.9%
Contains more Selenium +218%
Equal in Phosphorus - 128

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 +11950%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.9%
Contains more Folate +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +235.3%
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% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +11950%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.9%
Contains more Folate +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +235.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +76.9%
Contains more Carbs +49.7%
Contains more Protein +75.4%
Contains more Water +77.5%
Equal in Other - 1.61
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Fats +76.9%
Contains more Carbs +49.7%
Contains more Protein +75.4%
Contains more Water +77.5%
Equal in Other - 1.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.7%
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.7%

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 Focaccia
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Focaccia Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 34.02g Pound cake
Protein 5g 8.77g Focaccia
Fats 13.96g 7.89g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 35.82g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 249kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 1.75g Focaccia
Fiber 0.6g 1.8g Focaccia
Calcium 47mg 35mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 3.16mg Focaccia
Magnesium 8mg 20mg Focaccia
Phosphorus 140mg 128mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 114mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 561mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.43mg 1.33mg Focaccia
Copper 0.042mg 0.091mg Focaccia
Manganese 0.11mg 0.364mg Focaccia
Selenium 5µg 15.9µg Focaccia
Vitamin A 241IU 2IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.47mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.301mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 3.67mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.645mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.113mg Focaccia
Folate 42µg 138µg Focaccia
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 5.7µg Focaccia
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 Focaccia
Trans Fat 0.192g 0g Focaccia
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0.877g Focaccia
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 5.67g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.994g 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 Focaccia
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
39%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.61g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.934g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.