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Pound cake vs. Patty — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pound cake and Patty?

  • Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Patty is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Patty's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 70% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Patty is lower.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, raw 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 +571.4%
Contains more Manganese +547.1%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Potassium +80.5%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%
Contains more Zinc +858.1%
Contains more Copper +73.8%
Contains more Selenium +196%
Equal in Phosphorus - 145
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 3% 73% 13% 63% 24% 10% 113% 25% 3% 81%
Contains more Calcium +571.4%
Contains more Manganese +547.1%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Potassium +80.5%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%
Contains more Zinc +858.1%
Contains more Copper +73.8%
Contains more Selenium +196%
Equal in Phosphorus - 145

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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Patty
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +302.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +494.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +469.4%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 37% 73% 19% 50% 5% 257% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +302.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +494.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +469.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +192.6%
Contains more Fats +12.4%
Contains more Water +150.2%
Contains more Other +224.2%
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
15% 16% 65% 5%
Protein: 14.63 g
Fats: 15.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 4.96 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +192.6%
Contains more Fats +12.4%
Contains more Water +150.2%
Contains more Other +224.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +431.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.2%
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 6.333 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.643 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +431.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.2%

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 Patty
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Patty Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 0g Pound cake
Protein 5g 14.63g Patty
Fats 13.96g 15.69g Patty
Carbs 53.64g 0g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 204kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g Patty
Fiber 0.6g 0g Pound cake
Calcium 47mg 7mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 1.93mg Patty
Magnesium 8mg 18mg Patty
Phosphorus 140mg 145mg Patty
Potassium 149mg 269mg Patty
Sodium 377mg 74mg Patty
Zinc 0.43mg 4.12mg Patty
Copper 0.042mg 0.073mg Patty
Manganese 0.11mg 0.017mg Pound cake
Selenium 5µg 14.8µg Patty
Vitamin A 241IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.043mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.16mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 3.846mg Patty
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.309mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.214mg Patty
Folate 42µg 6µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 2.05µg Patty
Vitamin K 1.7µg 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 53mg Patty
Trans Fat 0.192g Patty
Saturated Fat 4.811g 6.333g Pound cake
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 6.861g Patty
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.643g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Patty
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
37%
Patty
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
40%
Patty

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.522g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Patty
Patty is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Patty
Patty contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Patty
Patty is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Patty
Patty is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Patty
Patty is relatively richer in minerals
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

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.