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

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What are the differences between Raisin bread and Pound cake?

  • Raisin bread is higher in Selenium, Iron, Copper, Manganese, Folate, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, yet Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Raisin bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 27% more.
  • Raisin bread has 7 times more Fiber than Pound cake. While Raisin bread has 4.3g of Fiber, Pound cake has only 0.6g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Raisin bread is lower.

We used Bread, raisin, enriched and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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.
Raisin bread
Raisin bread
9
:
1
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Calcium +40.4%
Contains more Iron +95.9%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Potassium +52.3%
Contains more Zinc +67.4%
Contains more Copper +371.4%
Contains more Manganese +355.5%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.4%
Equal in Sodium - 377
Raisin bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 19% 47% 21% 46% 20% 66% 66% 110%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Calcium +40.4%
Contains more Iron +95.9%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Potassium +52.3%
Contains more Zinc +67.4%
Contains more Copper +371.4%
Contains more Manganese +355.5%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.4%
Equal in Sodium - 377

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.
Raisin bread
Raisin bread
6
:
5
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more Folate +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7
Raisin bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 1% 85% 92% 65% 24% 16% 80% 0% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more Folate +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin bread
Raisin bread
3
:
2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Protein +58%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Contains more Fats +217.3%
Equal in Carbs - 53.64
Raisin bread
8% 4% 52% 34% 2%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 52.3 g
Water: 33.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
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
Contains more Protein +58%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Contains more Fats +217.3%
Equal in Carbs - 53.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin bread
Raisin bread
1
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2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +403.5%
Raisin bread
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.294 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.679 g
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +403.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Raisin bread Pound cake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin bread Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 48g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 7.9g 5g Raisin bread
Fats 4.4g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 52.3g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 274kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 5.68g 33.36g Raisin bread
Fiber 4.3g 0.6g Raisin bread
Calcium 66mg 47mg Raisin bread
Iron 2.9mg 1.48mg Raisin bread
Magnesium 26mg 8mg Raisin bread
Phosphorus 109mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 227mg 149mg Raisin bread
Sodium 347mg 377mg Raisin bread
Zinc 0.72mg 0.43mg Raisin bread
Copper 0.198mg 0.042mg Raisin bread
Manganese 0.501mg 0.11mg Raisin bread
Selenium 20µg 5µg Raisin bread
Vitamin A 0IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B1 0.339mg 0.173mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B2 0.398mg 0.249mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B3 3.466mg 1.615mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.036mg Raisin bread
Folate 106µg 42µg Raisin bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.7µg
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.041mg Raisin bread
Threonine 0.222mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.287mg 0.204mg Raisin bread
Leucine 0.516mg 0.397mg Raisin bread
Lysine 0.2mg 0.198mg Raisin bread
Methionine 0.128mg 0.117mg Raisin bread
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0.239mg Raisin bread
Valine 0.329mg 0.249mg Raisin bread
Histidine 0.167mg 0.117mg Raisin bread
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Raisin bread
Trans Fat 0.192g Raisin bread
Saturated Fat 1.081g 4.811g Raisin bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.294g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.679g 3.419g 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
Raisin bread Pound cake
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
31%
Raisin bread
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Raisin bread
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin bread
Raisin 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. Raisin bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172680/nutrients
  2. 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.