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American cheese vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between American cheese and pound cake

  • American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A, while pound cake has more vitamin B1.
  • American cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 100% more than pound cake.
  • American cheese contains 6 times more zinc than pound cake. While American cheese contains 2.49mg of zinc, pound cake contains only 0.43mg.
  • The amount of sodium in pound cake is lower.
  • American cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of American cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of pound cake is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
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 +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2123.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +479.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +357.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +304%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.9%
Contains more IronIron +134.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +168.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.042mg

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% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
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 AVitamin A +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1053.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +425%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.249mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 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 +262.6%
Contains more FatsFats +127.7%
Contains more WaterWater +53.1%
Contains more OtherOther +342.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1349.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +172.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +165.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 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 LactoseLactose +69.3%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Pound cake DV% diff.
Calcium 1045mg 47mg 100%
Phosphorus 641mg 140mg 72%
Saturated fat 18.057g 4.811g 60%
Sodium 1671mg 377mg 56%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.36µg 48%
Selenium 20.2µg 5µg 28%
Fats 31.79g 13.96g 27%
Protein 18.13g 5g 26%
Vitamin A 250µg 70µg 20%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.43mg 19%
Carbs 3.7g 53.64g 17%
Threonine 0.772mg 153mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 3.419g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.173mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 3.02g 13%
Iron 0.63mg 1.48mg 11%
Cholesterol 100mg 66mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 1.615mg 10%
Folate 8µg 42µg 9%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Choline 36.2mg 65.6mg 5%
Magnesium 26mg 8mg 4%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.11mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.485mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 1.7µg 1%
Calories 371kcal 353kcal 1%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.036mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.249mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.8µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.65mg 1%
Potassium 132mg 149mg 1%
Vitamin D 23IU 34IU 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 2.26g 33.36g N/A
Copper 0.046mg 0.042mg 0%
Trans fat 1.144g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese 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
33%
American cheese
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 1294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.246g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese 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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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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