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Barbecue sauce vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between barbecue sauce and pound cake

  • Pound cake is richer than barbecue sauce in phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, choline, iron, and folate.
  • Barbecue sauce covers your daily sodium needs 28% more than pound cake.
  • Pound cake is lower in sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, barbecue 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 9.3% 9.9% 20% 24% 24% 4.6% 8.6% 134% 16% 7.1%
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 +62.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.4%
Contains more IronIron +131.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +284.6%

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 2% 3.7% 16% 0% 5.8% 13% 11% 9.8% 17% 0% 4.5% 1.5% 3.9%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +652.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +344.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +170.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2000%
Contains more CholineCholine +823.9%
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 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 WaterWater +111.5%
Contains more OtherOther +100.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +509.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2115.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 36% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.101 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 -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3582.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3285.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 49% 42%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 2.68 g
Glucose: 16.39 g
Fructose: 14.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 GlucoseGlucose +2085.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +4193.9%
Contains more StarchStarch +4860%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1044.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue sauce Pound cake DV% diff.
Sodium 1027mg 377mg 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.101g 3.419g 22%
Saturated fat 0.045g 4.811g 22%
Fats 0.63g 13.96g 21%
Fructose 14.17g 0.33g 17%
Phosphorus 20mg 140mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.249mg 15%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.173mg 13%
Choline 7.1mg 65.6mg 11%
Iron 0.64mg 1.48mg 11%
Folate 2µg 42µg 10%
Calories 172kcal 353kcal 9%
Protein 0.82g 5g 8%
Starch 0.35g 17.36g 7%
Selenium 1.3µg 5µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.082g 3.02g 7%
Vitamin A 11µg 70µg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.597mg 1.615mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.485mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Carbs 40.77g 53.64g 4%
Copper 0.072mg 0.042mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.036mg 3%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.43mg 2%
Potassium 232mg 149mg 2%
Manganese 0.126mg 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.65mg 1%
Fiber 0.9g 0.6g 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Calcium 33mg 47mg 1%
Magnesium 13mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 39.87g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 33.24g 33.36g N/A
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.7µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g 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 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue sauce 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
7%
Barbecue sauce
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Barbecue sauce
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 650mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.766g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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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