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Pound cake vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pound cake and Naan?

  • Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B12, and Choline, yet Naan is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Naan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 56% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Naan is lower.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated types 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
1
:
9
Naan
Naan
Contains less Sodium -19.3%
Contains more Calcium +25.5%
Contains more Iron +16.9%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.2%
Contains more Zinc +188.4%
Contains more Copper +276.2%
Contains more Manganese +1172.7%
Contains more Selenium +128%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Naan
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 65% 49% 81% 17% 61% 34% 53% 183% 63%
Contains less Sodium -19.3%
Contains more Calcium +25.5%
Contains more Iron +16.9%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.2%
Contains more Zinc +188.4%
Contains more Copper +276.2%
Contains more Manganese +1172.7%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
6
:
5
Naan
Naan
Contains more Vitamin A +3916.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Folate +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +94.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176
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%
Naan
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 27% 0% 0% 44% 42% 68% 0% 30% 12% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +3916.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Folate +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +94.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
3
Naan
Naan
Contains more Fats +108.4%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
Contains more Protein +104%
Contains more Water +34.9%
Contains more Other +30.1%
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
Naan
10% 7% 46% 35% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 46.21 g
Water: 34.9 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more Fats +108.4%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
Contains more Protein +104%
Contains more Water +34.9%
Contains more Other +30.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
1
Naan
Naan
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.6%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Naan
48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
3
:
3
Naan
Naan
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +25%
Contains more Lactose +154%
Contains more Starch +107.4%
Contains more Fructose +142.4%
Contains more Maltose +354.5%
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
Naan
91% 2% 4%
Starch: 36 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.6 g
Fructose: 0.8 g
Lactose: 0.5 g
Maltose: 1.5 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +25%
Contains more Lactose +154%
Contains more Starch +107.4%
Contains more Fructose +142.4%
Contains more Maltose +354.5%

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 Naan
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 Naan Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 41.41g Pound cake
Protein 5g 10.2g Naan
Fats 13.96g 6.7g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 46.21g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 286kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g 36g Naan
Fructose 0.33g 0.8g Naan
Sugar 33.36g 3.4g Naan
Fiber 0.6g 4.8g Naan
Calcium 47mg 59mg Naan
Iron 1.48mg 1.73mg Naan
Magnesium 8mg 68mg Naan
Phosphorus 140mg 188mg Naan
Potassium 149mg 185mg Naan
Sodium 377mg 467mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.43mg 1.24mg Naan
Copper 0.042mg 0.158mg Naan
Manganese 0.11mg 1.4mg Naan
Selenium 5µg 11.4µg Naan
Vitamin A 241IU 6IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 2µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 1.32mg Naan
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.176mg Naan
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.18mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 3.58mg Naan
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.128mg Naan
Folate 42µg 16µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 3.3µg Naan
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 1mg Naan
Trans Fat 0.192g Naan
Saturated Fat 4.811g 2.907g Naan
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 1.946g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 1.258g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Naan
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
19%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
62%
Naan

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 - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Naan
Naan is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.96g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Naan
Naan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.904g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naan
Naan 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. Naan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174077/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.