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Pound cake vs. Pan dulce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pound cake and Pan dulce

  • Pound cake has more Vitamin B12, however, Pan dulce is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Pan dulce covers your daily Selenium needs 39% more than Pound cake.
  • Pan dulce contains 3 times less Vitamin B12 than Pound cake. Pound cake contains 0.36µg of Vitamin B12, while Pan dulce contains 0.11µg.
  • Pan dulce has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread.

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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 Phosphorus +48.9%
Contains more Potassium +44.7%
Contains more Calcium +83%
Contains more Iron +93.9%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains less Sodium -39.5%
Contains more Zinc +95.3%
Contains more Copper +188.1%
Contains more Manganese +318.2%
Contains more Selenium +424%
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 26% 108% 18% 41% 10% 30% 23% 41% 60% 143%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.9%
Contains more Potassium +44.7%
Contains more Calcium +83%
Contains more Iron +93.9%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains less Sodium -39.5%
Contains more Zinc +95.3%
Contains more Copper +188.1%
Contains more Manganese +318.2%
Contains more Selenium +424%

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 +947.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
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 2% 6% 0% 4% 95% 54% 65% 36% 14% 81% 14% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +947.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +20.6%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Other +41.7%
Contains more Protein +88.4%
Equal in Carbs - 56.38
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
9% 12% 56% 22%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 11.58 g
Carbs: 56.38 g
Water: 21.54 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Fats +20.6%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Other +41.7%
Contains more Protein +88.4%
Equal in Carbs - 56.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.9%
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
30% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.183 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +694.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +117.7%
Contains more Glucose +377.3%
Contains more Fructose +1127.3%
Contains more Maltose +206.1%
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
75% 8% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 37.8 g
Sucrose: 3.86 g
Glucose: 3.58 g
Fructose: 4.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +694.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +117.7%
Contains more Glucose +377.3%
Contains more Fructose +1127.3%
Contains more Maltose +206.1%

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 Pan dulce
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 Pan dulce Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 54.08g Pan dulce
Protein 5g 9.42g Pan dulce
Fats 13.96g 11.58g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 56.38g Pan dulce
Calories 353kcal 367kcal Pan dulce
Starch 17.36g 37.8g Pan dulce
Fructose 0.33g 4.05g Pan dulce
Sugar 33.36g 12.5g Pan dulce
Fiber 0.6g 2.3g Pan dulce
Calcium 47mg 86mg Pan dulce
Iron 1.48mg 2.87mg Pan dulce
Magnesium 8mg 24mg Pan dulce
Phosphorus 140mg 94mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 103mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 228mg Pan dulce
Zinc 0.43mg 0.84mg Pan dulce
Copper 0.042mg 0.121mg Pan dulce
Manganese 0.11mg 0.46mg Pan dulce
Selenium 5µg 26.2µg Pan dulce
Vitamin A 241IU 23IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.29mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.377mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.23mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 3.463mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.59mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.057mg Pan dulce
Folate 42µg 108µg Pan dulce
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.11µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.6µg 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 30mg Pan dulce
Trans Fat 0.192g 1.103g Pound cake
Saturated Fat 4.811g 2.183g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.001g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 3.499g Pan dulce
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 1.53g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.009g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g 1.21g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g 0.066g Pound cake
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.002g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Pan dulce
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
31%
Pan dulce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
50%
Pan dulce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.628g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce 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. Pan dulce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167935/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.