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

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What are the differences between Pound cake and Oat bread?

  • Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Oat bread is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Oat bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 45% more.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Bread, oat bran 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.
Contains more Calcium +38.3%
Contains more Iron +110.8%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Zinc +107%
Contains more Copper +221.4%
Contains more Manganese +608.2%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Phosphorus - 141
Equal in Potassium - 147
Equal in Sodium - 353
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 20% 117% 25% 61% 13% 47% 25% 45% 102% 164%
Contains more Calcium +38.3%
Contains more Iron +110.8%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Zinc +107%
Contains more Copper +221.4%
Contains more Manganese +608.2%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Phosphorus - 141
Equal in Potassium - 147
Equal in Sodium - 353

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 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.8%
Contains more Folate +92.9%
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% 9% 0% 0% 127% 80% 91% 35% 17% 61% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +4720%
Contains more Vitamin E +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.8%
Contains more Folate +92.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +217.3%
Contains more Carbs +34.8%
Contains more Protein +108%
Contains more Water +70.1%
Equal in Other - 1.4
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
10% 4% 40% 44%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 39.8 g
Water: 44 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Fats +217.3%
Contains more Carbs +34.8%
Contains more Protein +108%
Contains more Water +70.1%
Equal in Other - 1.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.697 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.59 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.694 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%

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 Oat bread
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Oat bread Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 35.3g Pound cake
Protein 5g 10.4g Oat bread
Fats 13.96g 4.4g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 39.8g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 236kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 7.7g Oat bread
Fiber 0.6g 4.5g Oat bread
Calcium 47mg 65mg Oat bread
Iron 1.48mg 3.12mg Oat bread
Magnesium 8mg 35mg Oat bread
Phosphorus 140mg 141mg Oat bread
Potassium 149mg 147mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 353mg Oat bread
Zinc 0.43mg 0.89mg Oat bread
Copper 0.042mg 0.135mg Oat bread
Manganese 0.11mg 0.779mg Oat bread
Selenium 5µg 30µg Oat bread
Vitamin A 241IU 5IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 2µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.44mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.504mg Oat bread
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.346mg Oat bread
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 4.831mg Oat bread
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.581mg Oat bread
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.073mg Oat bread
Folate 42µg 81µg Oat bread
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.2µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.131mg Oat bread
Threonine 153mg 0.299mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.399mg Oat bread
Leucine 0.397mg 0.733mg Oat bread
Lysine 0.198mg 0.297mg Oat bread
Methionine 0.117mg 0.179mg Oat bread
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.518mg Oat bread
Valine 0.249mg 0.461mg Oat bread
Histidine 0.117mg 0.225mg Oat bread
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Oat bread
Trans Fat 0.192g Oat bread
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0.697g Oat 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 1.59g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 1.694g 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 Oat 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
35%
Oat bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
62%
Oat bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat bread
Oat bread contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.114g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat bread
Oat 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. Oat bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172676/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.