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Pound cake vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pound cake and Sweet roll?

  • Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D, yet Sweet roll is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Manganese, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Sweet roll's daily need coverage for Selenium is 22% higher.
  • Sweet roll contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins types in this comparison.

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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
2
:
8
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
Contains more Phosphorus +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +34.2%
Contains more Calcium +53.2%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains less Sodium -19.4%
Contains more Zinc +37.2%
Contains more Copper +109.5%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Selenium +240%
Equal in Iron - 1.6
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Sweet roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 60% 13% 33% 10% 40% 17% 30% 40% 93%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +34.2%
Contains more Calcium +53.2%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains less Sodium -19.4%
Contains more Zinc +37.2%
Contains more Copper +109.5%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Selenium +240%
Equal in Iron - 1.6

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
4
:
8
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
Contains more Vitamin A +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +206.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.2%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +158.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.265
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%
Sweet roll
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 40% 0% 7% 81% 62% 45% 25% 25% 54% 18% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +206.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.2%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +158.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.265

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
3
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
Contains more Protein +24%
Contains more Fats +17.5%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Equal in Carbs - 50.9
Equal in Water - 24.8
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
Sweet roll
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +24%
Contains more Fats +17.5%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Equal in Carbs - 50.9
Equal in Water - 24.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
0
:
3
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
Contains less Saturated Fat -36%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.6%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Sweet roll
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 3.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.473 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Sweet roll Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 48.5g Pound cake
Protein 5g 6.2g Sweet roll
Fats 13.96g 16.4g Sweet roll
Carbs 53.64g 50.9g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 372kcal Sweet roll
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 31.73g Sweet roll
Fiber 0.6g 2.4g Sweet roll
Calcium 47mg 72mg Sweet roll
Iron 1.48mg 1.6mg Sweet roll
Magnesium 8mg 17mg Sweet roll
Phosphorus 140mg 76mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 111mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 304mg Sweet roll
Zinc 0.43mg 0.59mg Sweet roll
Copper 0.042mg 0.088mg Sweet roll
Manganese 0.11mg 0.3mg Sweet roll
Selenium 5µg 17µg Sweet roll
Vitamin A 241IU 214IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 62µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 1.99mg Sweet roll
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.324mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.265mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 2.384mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.406mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.107mg Sweet roll
Folate 42µg 72µg Sweet roll
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.14µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 4.4µg Sweet roll
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.074mg Sweet roll
Threonine 153mg 0.211mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.259mg Sweet roll
Leucine 0.397mg 0.458mg Sweet roll
Lysine 0.198mg 0.243mg Sweet roll
Methionine 0.117mg 0.117mg
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.3mg Sweet roll
Valine 0.249mg 0.291mg Sweet roll
Histidine 0.117mg 0.145mg Sweet roll
Cholesterol 66mg 66mg
Trans Fat 0.192g Sweet roll
Saturated Fat 4.811g 3.079g Sweet roll
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 4.797g Sweet roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 7.473g Sweet roll
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 Sweet roll
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%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.732g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (66 mg)
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
  2. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.