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White Bread vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are White Bread and Pound cake different?

  • White Bread is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Folate, and Calcium, however, Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from White Bread is 31% higher.
  • White Bread contains 5 times more Manganese than Pound cake. While White Bread contains 0.536mg of Manganese, Pound cake contains only 0.11mg.
  • White Bread has less Saturated Fat.

Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) are the varieties used 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.
White Bread
White Bread
7
:
3
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Calcium +206.4%
Contains more Iron +143.9%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Zinc +72.1%
Contains more Copper +140.5%
Contains more Manganese +387.3%
Contains more Selenium +340%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +18.3%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
White Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
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 +206.4%
Contains more Iron +143.9%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Zinc +72.1%
Contains more Copper +140.5%
Contains more Manganese +387.3%
Contains more Selenium +340%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +18.3%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%

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.
White Bread
White Bread
5
:
6
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.7%
Contains more Folate +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +24000%
Contains more Vitamin E +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.249
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485
White Bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
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 B1 +208.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.7%
Contains more Folate +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +24000%
Contains more Vitamin E +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.249
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
White Bread
White Bread
3
:
2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Protein +77%
Contains more Water +40.8%
Contains more Other +29.4%
Contains more Fats +319.2%
Equal in Carbs - 53.64
White Bread
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 +77%
Contains more Water +40.8%
Contains more Other +29.4%
Contains more Fats +319.2%
Equal in Carbs - 53.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
White Bread
White Bread
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2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +404.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.4%
White Bread
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 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 -85.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +404.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
White Bread
White Bread
4
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2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Starch +114.1%
Contains more Glucose +109.3%
Contains more Fructose +636.4%
Contains more Maltose +406.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
White Bread
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0 g
Pound cake
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +114.1%
Contains more Glucose +109.3%
Contains more Fructose +636.4%
Contains more Maltose +406.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White Bread Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 46.72g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 8.85g 5g White Bread
Fats 3.33g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 49.42g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 266kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 37.17g 17.36g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g 0.33g White Bread
Sugar 5.67g 33.36g White Bread
Fiber 2.7g 0.6g White Bread
Calcium 144mg 47mg White Bread
Iron 3.61mg 1.48mg White Bread
Magnesium 23mg 8mg White Bread
Phosphorus 98mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 126mg 149mg Pound cake
Sodium 490mg 377mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.74mg 0.43mg White Bread
Copper 0.101mg 0.042mg White Bread
Manganese 0.536mg 0.11mg White Bread
Selenium 22µg 5µg White Bread
Vitamin A 1IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.173mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 1.615mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.485mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.036mg White Bread
Folate 111µg 42µg White Bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 0.2µg 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 0mg 66mg White Bread
Trans Fat 0.027g 0.192g White Bread
Saturated Fat 0.698g 4.811g White Bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.599g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White 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
35%
White Bread
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White Bread
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.69g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.113g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.