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Pound cake vs. Multigrain bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pound cake and Multigrain bread?

  • Pound cake has less Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Iron than Multigrain bread.
  • Multigrain bread's daily need coverage for Manganese is 91% higher.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) types in this comparison.

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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
1
:
9
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
Contains more Calcium +136.2%
Contains more Iron +83.8%
Contains more Magnesium +962.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.4%
Contains more Potassium +67.8%
Contains more Zinc +330.2%
Contains more Copper +631%
Contains more Manganese +1900.9%
Contains more Selenium +616%
Equal in Sodium - 414
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Multigrain bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 61% 106% 23% 54% 51% 103% 288% 196%
Contains more Calcium +136.2%
Contains more Iron +83.8%
Contains more Magnesium +962.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.4%
Contains more Potassium +67.8%
Contains more Zinc +330.2%
Contains more Copper +631%
Contains more Manganese +1900.9%
Contains more Selenium +616%
Equal in Sodium - 414

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
7
:
5
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +694.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
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%
Multigrain bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 1% 61% 33% 83% 22% 66% 53% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +694.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
3
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
Contains more Fats +203.5%
Contains more Carbs +13.9%
Contains more Protein +190.4%
Contains more Water +21.6%
Contains more Other +51%
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
Multigrain bread
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more Fats +203.5%
Contains more Carbs +13.9%
Contains more Protein +190.4%
Contains more Water +21.6%
Contains more Other +51%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
1
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Multigrain bread
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
3
:
3
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +104.8%
Contains more Glucose +145.3%
Contains more Fructose +709.1%
Contains more Maltose +451.5%
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
Multigrain bread
26% 38% 9% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.84 g
Fructose: 2.67 g
Lactose: 0.62 g
Maltose: 1.82 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +104.8%
Contains more Glucose +145.3%
Contains more Fructose +709.1%
Contains more Maltose +451.5%

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 Multigrain bread
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 Multigrain bread Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 39.01g Pound cake
Protein 5g 14.52g Multigrain bread
Fats 13.96g 4.6g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 47.11g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 288kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g 2.67g Multigrain bread
Sugar 33.36g 6.94g Multigrain bread
Fiber 0.6g 8.1g Multigrain bread
Calcium 47mg 111mg Multigrain bread
Iron 1.48mg 2.72mg Multigrain bread
Magnesium 8mg 85mg Multigrain bread
Phosphorus 140mg 247mg Multigrain bread
Potassium 149mg 250mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 377mg 414mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.43mg 1.85mg Multigrain bread
Copper 0.042mg 0.307mg Multigrain bread
Manganese 0.11mg 2.201mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 5µg 35.8µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin A 241IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.4mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.243mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.142mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 4.394mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.365mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.286mg Multigrain bread
Folate 42µg 70µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.5µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.135mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 153mg 0.294mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.351mg Multigrain bread
Leucine 0.397mg 0.604mg Multigrain bread
Lysine 0.198mg 0.314mg Multigrain bread
Methionine 0.117mg 0.15mg Multigrain bread
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.421mg Multigrain bread
Valine 0.249mg 0.432mg Multigrain bread
Histidine 0.117mg 0.215mg Multigrain bread
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Multigrain bread
Trans Fat 0.192g 0g Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0.948g Multigrain bread
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 0.826g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 2.035g 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 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 Multigrain bread
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
27%
Multigrain bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
101%
Multigrain bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.863g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread 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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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.