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Butterscotch vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Butterscotch and Pound cake

  • Pound cake is richer than Butterscotch in Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Choline, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pound cake covers your daily Phosphorus needs 20% more than Butterscotch.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, butterscotch 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.
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
0
:
10
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Calcium +1075%
Contains more Iron +14700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +13900%
Contains more Potassium +4866.7%
Contains more Zinc +377.8%
Contains more Copper +4100%
Contains more Manganese +10900%
Contains more Selenium +733.3%
Equal in Sodium - 377
Butterscotch
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Calcium +1075%
Contains more Iron +14700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +13900%
Contains more Potassium +4866.7%
Contains more Zinc +377.8%
Contains more Copper +4100%
Contains more Manganese +10900%
Contains more Selenium +733.3%
Equal in Sodium - 377

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.
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
0
:
11
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Vitamin A +141%
Contains more Vitamin E +622.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1456.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12025%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
Butterscotch
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 3% 4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +141%
Contains more Vitamin E +622.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1456.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12025%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
1
:
4
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Carbs +68.5%
Contains more Protein +16566.7%
Contains more Fats +323%
Contains more Water +392.8%
Contains more Other +50%
Butterscotch
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Pound cake
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 Carbs +68.5%
Contains more Protein +16566.7%
Contains more Fats +323%
Contains more Water +392.8%
Contains more Other +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
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:
2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +257.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2702.5%
Butterscotch
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +257.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2702.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterscotch Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 90.4g 53.04g Butterscotch
Protein 0.03g 5g Pound cake
Fats 3.3g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 90.4g 53.64g Butterscotch
Calories 391kcal 353kcal Butterscotch
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 80.46g 33.36g Pound cake
Fiber 0g 0.6g Pound cake
Calcium 4mg 47mg Pound cake
Iron 0.01mg 1.48mg Pound cake
Magnesium 0mg 8mg Pound cake
Phosphorus 1mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 3mg 149mg Pound cake
Sodium 391mg 377mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.09mg 0.43mg Pound cake
Copper 0.001mg 0.042mg Pound cake
Manganese 0.001mg 0.11mg Pound cake
Selenium 0.6µg 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 100IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.173mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 1.615mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.036mg Pound cake
Folate 0µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 9mg 66mg Butterscotch
Trans Fat 0.192g Butterscotch
Saturated Fat 2.065g 4.811g Butterscotch
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.845g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterscotch Pound cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1%
Butterscotch
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Butterscotch
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.746g)

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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.