Almond butter vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between almond butter and pound cake
- Pound cake has less vitamin E, copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, fiber, calcium, zinc, and iron.
- Almond butter covers your daily vitamin E needs 157% more than pound cake.
- Pound cake contains 35 times less magnesium than almond butter. Almond butter contains 279mg of magnesium, while pound cake contains 8mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +3387.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +638.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +402% |
| Contains more IronIron | +135.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2123.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +665.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +262.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1837.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +108.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3624.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +277.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +186.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +322% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.96 g
Fats:
55.5 g
Carbs:
18.82 g
Water:
1.64 g
Other:
3.08 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +319.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +297.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +185% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1477.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.613 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +974.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +298.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.08 g
Sucrose:
4.34 g
Glucose:
0.02 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.07 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +21600% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +606.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +3650% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +371.4% |
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 24.21mg | 0.65mg | 157% |
| Copper | 0.934mg | 0.042mg | 99% |
| Manganese | 2.131mg | 0.11mg | 88% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 32.445g | 3.02g | 74% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.613g | 3.419g | 68% |
| Magnesium | 279mg | 8mg | 65% |
| Fats | 55.5g | 13.96g | 64% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.939mg | 0.249mg | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 140mg | 53% |
| Fiber | 10.3g | 0.6g | 39% |
| Protein | 20.96g | 5g | 32% |
| Calcium | 347mg | 47mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 3.29mg | 0.43mg | 26% |
| Iron | 3.49mg | 1.48mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 748mg | 149mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 377mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Threonine | 0.555mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Calories | 614kcal | 353kcal | 13% |
| Carbs | 18.82g | 53.64g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.173mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.155mg | 1.615mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Starch | 0.08g | 17.36g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.036mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.4µg | 5µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.318mg | 0.485mg | 3% |
| Folate | 53µg | 42µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 4.152g | 4.811g | 3% |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 65.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.52g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.43g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.159mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.483mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.612mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.55mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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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
68%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.659g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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