Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Baked Products
  4. White cake
  5. Compare
  6. White cake vs. Pound cake

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

Compare

Important differences between White cake and Pound cake

  • White cake has more Selenium, and Manganese, however, Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12, Choline, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pound cake's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 22% more.
  • White cake contains 3 times more Manganese than Pound cake. White cake contains 0.277mg of Manganese, while Pound cake contains 0.11mg.
  • White cake contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

Infographic

White cake vs Pound cake infographic
Infographic link

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 cake
White cake
6
:
4
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Calcium +91.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -24.7%
Contains more Copper +59.5%
Contains more Manganese +151.8%
Contains more Selenium +114%
Contains more Iron +27.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +50.5%
Contains more Zinc +30.3%
White cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 44% 9% 30% 9% 38% 10% 23% 37% 59%
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 +91.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -24.7%
Contains more Copper +59.5%
Contains more Manganese +151.8%
Contains more Selenium +114%
Contains more Iron +27.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +50.5%
Contains more Zinc +30.3%

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 cake
White cake
2
:
10
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +473.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.1%
Contains more Folate +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
White cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 6% 1% 32% 44% 20% 11% 7% 24% 8% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +473.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.1%
Contains more Folate +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
White cake
White cake
1
:
4
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Carbs +17.8%
Contains more Protein +13.6%
Contains more Fats +35.5%
Contains more Water +25%
Equal in Other - 1.53
White cake
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 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 Carbs +17.8%
Contains more Protein +13.6%
Contains more Fats +35.5%
Contains more Water +25%
Equal in Other - 1.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
White cake
White cake
2
:
1
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -19%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.1%
White cake
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.162 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 -19%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White cake Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 62.2g 53.04g White cake
Protein 4.4g 5g Pound cake
Fats 10.3g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 63.2g 53.64g White cake
Calories 356kcal 353kcal White cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 57.39g 33.36g Pound cake
Fiber 1g 0.6g White cake
Calcium 90mg 47mg White cake
Iron 1.16mg 1.48mg Pound cake
Magnesium 12mg 8mg White cake
Phosphorus 70mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 99mg 149mg Pound cake
Sodium 284mg 377mg White cake
Zinc 0.33mg 0.43mg Pound cake
Copper 0.067mg 0.042mg White cake
Manganese 0.277mg 0.11mg White cake
Selenium 10.7µg 5µg White cake
Vitamin A 42IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 8IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg White cake
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.173mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.063mg 1.615mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.036mg Pound cake
Folate 31µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 4.1µg 1.7µg White cake
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.041mg White cake
Threonine 0.157mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.199mg 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.338mg 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.204mg 0.198mg White cake
Methionine 0.107mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.228mg 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.229mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.099mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 1mg 66mg White cake
Trans Fat 0.192g White cake
Saturated Fat 3.897g 4.811g White cake
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 3.692g 3.02g White cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.162g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
White cake Pound cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

White cake
White cake vs Carrot cake
Carrot cake
White cake
White cake vs Angel food cake
Angel food cake
White cake
White cake vs Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Pound cake
Pound cake vs Sponge cake
Sponge cake
Pound cake
Pound cake vs Cheesecake
Cheesecake
Pound cake
Pound cake vs Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie

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
14%
White cake
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
White cake
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White cake
White cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.914g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.03g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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 cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.