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Almonds vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between almonds and pound cake

  • Almonds are higher than pound cake in vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, iron, zinc, and calcium.
  • Almonds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 167% higher.
  • Almonds have 34 times more magnesium than pound cake. While almonds have 270mg of magnesium, pound cake has only 8mg.
  • Almonds have a lower glycemic index (0) than pound cake (54).

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almonds 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3275%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +472.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +391.9%
Contains more IronIron +150.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2354.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +625.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +243.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1880.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3843.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +357%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +280.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.485mg
~equal in Folate ~42µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
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 ProteinProtein +323%
Contains more FatsFats +257.7%
Contains more OtherOther +93.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +148.9%
Contains more WaterWater +486.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
43% 27% 30%
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 -21%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +944.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +260.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
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 GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +2311.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +676.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +341.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +200%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +725%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Almonds Pound cake
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin E 25.63mg 0.65mg 167%
Copper 1.031mg 0.042mg 110%
Manganese 2.179mg 0.11mg 90%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 3.02g 71%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.249mg 68%
Magnesium 270mg 8mg 62%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 3.419g 59%
Fats 49.93g 13.96g 55%
Phosphorus 481mg 140mg 49%
Fiber 12.5g 0.6g 48%
Protein 21.15g 5g 32%
Iron 3.71mg 1.48mg 28%
Zinc 3.12mg 0.43mg 24%
Calcium 269mg 47mg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Potassium 733mg 149mg 17%
Sodium 1mg 377mg 16%
Threonine 0.601mg 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 1.615mg 13%
Carbs 21.55g 53.64g 11%
Calories 579kcal 353kcal 11%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.036mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Starch 0.72g 17.36g 7%
Saturated fat 3.802g 4.811g 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.173mg 3%
Selenium 4.1µg 5µg 2%
Choline 52.1mg 65.6mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Folate 44µg 42µg 1%
Net carbs 9.05g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 4.35g 33.36g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.485mg 0%
Trans fat 0.015g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Almonds Pound cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.

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