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

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Differences between Pound cake and Potato bread

  • Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B2, however, Potato bread is richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Folate, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Potato bread's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 33% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Bread, potato.

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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 +300%
Contains more Iron +52%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.6%
Contains more Potassium +381.9%
Contains more Zinc +234.9%
Contains more Copper +123.8%
Contains more Manganese +130%
Contains more Selenium +90%
Equal in Sodium - 375
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 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +52%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.6%
Contains more Potassium +381.9%
Contains more Zinc +234.9%
Contains more Copper +123.8%
Contains more Manganese +130%
Contains more Selenium +90%
Equal in Sodium - 375

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 +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +544.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.188
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 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Contains more Vitamin A +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +544.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.188

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +346%
Contains more Carbs +14%
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Water +29.7%
Contains more Other +145.1%
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more Fats +346%
Contains more Carbs +14%
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Water +29.7%
Contains more Other +145.1%

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 Potato 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 Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 40.77g Pound cake
Protein 5g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 13.96g 3.13g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 47.07g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 266kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 9.38g Potato bread
Fiber 0.6g 6.3g Potato bread
Calcium 47mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 1.48mg 2.25mg Potato bread
Magnesium 8mg 28mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 140mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 149mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 377mg 375mg Potato bread
Zinc 0.43mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Copper 0.042mg 0.094mg Potato bread
Manganese 0.11mg 0.253mg Potato bread
Selenium 5µg 9.5µg Potato bread
Vitamin A 241IU 89IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 24µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.47mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 2IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0.1µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.188mg Potato bread
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.106mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 1.25mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Folate 42µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.15µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 153mg 0.224mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.397mg 0.44mg Potato bread
Lysine 0.198mg 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.117mg 0.112mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.285mg Potato bread
Valine 0.249mg 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.117mg 0.143mg Potato bread
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Potato bread
Trans Fat 0.192g 0g Potato bread
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0g Potato 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 0g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Potato 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
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.811g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato 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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.