Nougat vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between nougat and pound cake?
- Nougat is richer in vitamin E and fiber, yet pound cake is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, and choline.
- Pound cake's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 22% higher.
- Nougat has 6 times more fiber than pound cake. Nougat has 3.3g of fiber, while pound cake has 0.6g.
- Nougat contains less saturated fat.
- Nougat has a lower glycemic index than pound cake.
We used Candies, nougat, with almonds and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +219% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +176.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +154.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +92.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +326.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1230.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +237.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +708.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3500% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +740% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1186.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 3.419g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Fats | 1.67g | 13.96g | 19% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 33mg | 377mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.77mg | 0.65mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 1.667g | 4.811g | 14% |
| Carbs | 92.39g | 53.64g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.173mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 55mg | 140mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 1.48mg | 11% |
| Choline | 5.1mg | 65.6mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 0.6g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.134mg | 0.042mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.06mg | 0.485mg | 9% |
| Folate | 5µg | 42µg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 3.02g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.304mg | 0.11mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.148mg | 0.249mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.478mg | 1.615mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Protein | 3.33g | 5g | 3% |
| Calories | 398kcal | 353kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 149mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 89.09g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 44.97g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.43mg | 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 | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.33 g
Fats:
1.67 g
Carbs:
92.39 g
Water:
2.15 g
Other:
0.46 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +735.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1103.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +232.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.667 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
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 | -65.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
