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Beer vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beer and pound cake

  • The amount of iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, choline, and folate in pound cake is higher than in beer.
  • Pound cake covers your daily need for saturated fat, 24% more than beer.
  • The amount of sodium in beer is lower.
  • Pound cake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pound cake is 54, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
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 less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1075%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +451.9%
Contains more IronIron +7300%
Contains more CopperCopper +740%
Contains more ZincZinc +4200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1275%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +733.3%

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.
Beer
Beer
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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% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3360%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +896%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1082.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +549.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 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 +255.5%
Contains more OtherOther +163.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +987%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1411%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Pound cake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.419g 23%
Saturated fat 0g 4.811g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Fats 0g 13.96g 21%
Phosphorus 14mg 140mg 18%
Iron 0.02mg 1.48mg 18%
Carbs 3.55g 53.64g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.249mg 17%
Calories 43kcal 353kcal 16%
Sodium 4mg 377mg 16%
Threonine 0mg 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.36µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.173mg 14%
Choline 10.1mg 65.6mg 10%
Protein 0.46g 5g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.485mg 9%
Folate 6µg 42µg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Selenium 0.6µg 5µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 3.02g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 1.615mg 7%
Starch 0g 17.36g 7%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.43mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.11mg 4%
Copper 0.005mg 0.042mg 4%
Potassium 27mg 149mg 4%
Calcium 4mg 47mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.036mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 53.04g N/A
Magnesium 6mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 0g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Beer 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
3%
Beer
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.811g)
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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.