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Beef noodle soup vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beef noodle soup and pound cake different?

  • Pound cake has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, choline, folate, and vitamin B5 than beef noodle soup.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pound cake is 22% higher.
  • Beef noodle soup has less saturated fat.
  • Beef noodle soup has a lower glycemic index (42) than pound cake (54).

Soup, beef noodle, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) are the varieties used in this article.

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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 2.1% 2.4% 3.5% 17% 20% 17% 8.1% 42% 14% 16%
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 CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +487.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +272.5%
Contains more IronIron +236.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +636.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.11mg

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 0.67% 1.7% 10% 0% 7% 5.5% 8% 4.8% 3.5% 10% 2% 6% 3.8%
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 AVitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +506.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +112.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +425%
Contains more CholineCholine +837.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 3.58 g
Water: 92.16 g
Other: 1.1 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 +256.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +159.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1035%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1398.3%
Contains more OtherOther +39.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 43% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.195 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 -90.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +510.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1653.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef noodle soup Pound cake DV% diff.
Cholesterol 2mg 66mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.195g 3.419g 21%
Fats 1.23g 13.96g 20%
Saturated fat 0.455g 4.811g 20%
Phosphorus 19mg 140mg 17%
Carbs 3.58g 53.64g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.249mg 17%
Calories 34kcal 353kcal 16%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Iron 0.44mg 1.48mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.36µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.173mg 12%
Choline 7mg 65.6mg 11%
Folate 8µg 42µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.485mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 1.615mg 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin A 5µg 70µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.495g 3.02g 6%
Protein 1.93g 5g 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Calcium 8mg 47mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Selenium 3µg 5µg 4%
Potassium 40mg 149mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.036mg 2%
Zinc 0.62mg 0.43mg 2%
Copper 0.06mg 0.042mg 2%
Sodium 325mg 377mg 2%
Fiber 0.3g 0.6g 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.65mg 1%
Magnesium 3mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 3.28g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 1.03g 33.36g N/A
Manganese 0.109mg 0.11mg 0%
Trans fat 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%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef noodle soup 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
5%
Beef noodle soup
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Beef noodle soup
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.356g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beef noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172906/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.