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Bread crumbs vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bread crumbs and pound cake different?

  • Bread crumbs have more vitamin B1, iron, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, copper, folate, and fiber than pound cake.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for bread crumbs is 66% higher.
  • Bread crumbs contain 8 times more manganese than pound cake. While bread crumbs contain 0.919mg of manganese, pound cake contains only 0.11mg.
  • Bread crumbs have less saturated fat.

Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain 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 31% 55% 17% 181% 85% 40% 71% 95% 120% 137%
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 +437.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +289.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.5%
Contains more IronIron +226.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +507.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +237.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +735.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +404%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.5%

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% 1.6% 0% 242% 93% 124% 33% 28% 44% 17% 80% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +459%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +310.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +288.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +349.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.36µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 5% 72% 7% 3%
Protein: 13.35 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 71.98 g
Water: 6.51 g
Other: 2.86 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 +167%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.2%
Contains more OtherOther +86.9%
Contains more FatsFats +163.4%
Contains more WaterWater +297.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 24% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 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 -75%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +195.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +66%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
91% 3% 4% 3%
Starch: 59.66 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 2.46 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.92 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 StarchStarch +243.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +142.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +645.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +481.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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.
Bread crumbs Pound cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread crumbs Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.967mg 0.173mg 66%
Iron 4.83mg 1.48mg 42%
Selenium 25.2µg 5µg 37%
Manganese 0.919mg 0.11mg 35%
Vitamin B3 6.634mg 1.615mg 31%
Copper 0.255mg 0.042mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Starch 59.66g 17.36g 17%
Protein 13.35g 5g 17%
Fiber 4.5g 0.6g 16%
Saturated fat 1.203g 4.811g 16%
Folate 107µg 42µg 16%
Sodium 732mg 377mg 15%
Threonine 0.427mg 153mg 15%
Calcium 183mg 47mg 14%
Fats 5.3g 13.96g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.403mg 0.249mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 3.419g 9%
Zinc 1.45mg 0.43mg 9%
Choline 14.6mg 65.6mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Magnesium 43mg 8mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.036mg 7%
Carbs 71.98g 53.64g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.023g 3.02g 5%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Phosphorus 165mg 140mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin K 6.6µg 1.7µg 4%
Fructose 2.46g 0.33g 3%
Calories 395kcal 353kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.552mg 0.485mg 1%
Potassium 196mg 149mg 1%
Net carbs 67.48g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 6.2g 33.36g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.36µg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.544mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.963mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.232mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.655mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.6mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.296mg 0.117mg 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
Bread crumbs 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
52%
Bread crumbs
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
83%
Bread crumbs
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.608g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Bread crumbs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174928/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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