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Breadfruit vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are breadfruit and pound cake different?

  • Breadfruit is higher in vitamin C and fiber; however, pound cake is richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, iron, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for breadfruit is 32% higher.
  • Breadfruit contains 8 times more fiber than pound cake. While breadfruit contains 4.9g of fiber, pound cake contains only 0.6g.
  • Breadfruit has less saturated fat.

Breadfruit, raw 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 18% 5.1% 43% 20% 28% 3.3% 13% 0.26% 7.8% 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +212.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +228.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.5%
Contains more IronIron +174.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +258.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +366.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +83.3%
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.
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 97% 0% 2% 0% 28% 6.9% 17% 27% 23% 0% 1.3% 11% 5.3%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +730%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +240%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +569.4%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.485mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 71%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 27.12 g
Water: 70.65 g
Other: 0.93 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 +173.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +367.3%
Contains more FatsFats +5969.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +97.8%
Contains more OtherOther +64.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 23% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.066 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%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8782.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5080.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Breadfruit 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 Breadfruit Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin C 29mg 0mg 32%
Saturated fat 0.048g 4.811g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.066g 3.419g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Fats 0.23g 13.96g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.249mg 17%
Fiber 4.9g 0.6g 17%
Sodium 2mg 377mg 16%
Phosphorus 30mg 140mg 16%
Threonine 0.052mg 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Calories 103kcal 353kcal 13%
Iron 0.54mg 1.48mg 12%
Potassium 490mg 149mg 10%
Choline 9.8mg 65.6mg 10%
Carbs 27.12g 53.64g 9%
Protein 1.07g 5g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Selenium 0.6µg 5µg 8%
Folate 14µg 42µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.034g 3.02g 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.036mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.173mg 5%
Copper 0.084mg 0.042mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 1.615mg 4%
Magnesium 25mg 8mg 4%
Calcium 17mg 47mg 3%
Zinc 0.12mg 0.43mg 3%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.11mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.457mg 0.485mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 22.22g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 11g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.064mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.065mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.01mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.047mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Breadfruit 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
17%
Breadfruit
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Breadfruit
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 - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.763g)
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. Breadfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171714/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.