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

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

  • Sweet roll is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Manganese, Folate, and Fiber, yet Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D.
  • Sweet roll's daily need coverage for Selenium is 22% higher.
  • Sweet roll has 4 times more Fiber than Pound cake. Sweet roll has 2.4g of Fiber, while Pound cake has 0.6g.
  • Sweet roll contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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.
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
8
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2
Pound cake
Pound cake
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%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +34.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.48
Sweet roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 60% 13% 33% 10% 40% 17% 30% 40% 93%
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 +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%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +34.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.48

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.
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
8
:
4
Pound cake
Pound cake
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +157.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.249
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%
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 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +157.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.249

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
3
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2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Protein +24%
Contains more Fats +17.5%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Equal in Carbs - 53.64
Equal in Water - 25.87
Equal in Other - 1.53
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
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 +24%
Contains more Fats +17.5%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Equal in Carbs - 53.64
Equal in Water - 25.87
Equal in Other - 1.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
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0
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -36%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.6%
Sweet roll
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 3.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.473 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 -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.
Sweet roll Pound cake
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 Sweet roll Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 48.5g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 6.2g 5g Sweet roll
Fats 16.4g 13.96g Sweet roll
Carbs 50.9g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 372kcal 353kcal Sweet roll
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 31.73g 33.36g Sweet roll
Fiber 2.4g 0.6g Sweet roll
Calcium 72mg 47mg Sweet roll
Iron 1.6mg 1.48mg Sweet roll
Magnesium 17mg 8mg Sweet roll
Phosphorus 76mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 111mg 149mg Pound cake
Sodium 304mg 377mg Sweet roll
Zinc 0.59mg 0.43mg Sweet roll
Copper 0.088mg 0.042mg Sweet roll
Manganese 0.3mg 0.11mg Sweet roll
Selenium 17µg 5µg Sweet roll
Vitamin A 214IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 1.99mg 0.65mg Sweet roll
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B1 0.324mg 0.173mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B2 0.265mg 0.249mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B3 2.384mg 1.615mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B5 0.406mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.036mg Sweet roll
Folate 72µg 42µg Sweet roll
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 4.4µg 1.7µg Sweet roll
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.041mg Sweet roll
Threonine 0.211mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.204mg Sweet roll
Leucine 0.458mg 0.397mg Sweet roll
Lysine 0.243mg 0.198mg Sweet roll
Methionine 0.117mg 0.117mg
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.239mg Sweet roll
Valine 0.291mg 0.249mg Sweet roll
Histidine 0.145mg 0.117mg Sweet roll
Cholesterol 66mg 66mg
Trans Fat 0.192g Sweet roll
Saturated Fat 3.079g 4.811g Sweet roll
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.797g 3.02g Sweet roll
Polyunsaturated fat 7.473g 3.419g 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
Sweet roll 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%
Sweet roll
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sweet roll
26%
Pound cake

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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.