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Blue cheese vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between blue cheese and pound cake

  • Blue cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B5, zinc, and selenium; however, pound cake has more iron and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for blue cheese is 69% higher.
  • Pound cake has 11 times less calcium than blue cheese. Blue cheese has 528mg of calcium, while pound cake has 47mg.
  • Pound cake is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, blue 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 158% 23% 12% 13% 73% 166% 149% 1.2% 79%
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 +187.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1023.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +518.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +176.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190%
Contains more IronIron +377.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1122.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.042mg

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% 66% 5% 7.5% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 8.4%
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 AVitamin A +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +496.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +326%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 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 +328%
Contains more FatsFats +105.9%
Contains more WaterWater +63.9%
Contains more OtherOther +234%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2192.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +157.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +327.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Pound cake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.669g 4.811g 63%
Calcium 528mg 47mg 48%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0.36µg 36%
Phosphorus 387mg 140mg 35%
Sodium 1146mg 377mg 33%
Protein 21.4g 5g 33%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.485mg 25%
Fats 28.74g 13.96g 23%
Zinc 2.66mg 0.43mg 20%
Carbs 2.34g 53.64g 17%
Selenium 14.5µg 5µg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 3.419g 17%
Iron 0.31mg 1.48mg 15%
Vitamin A 198µg 70µg 14%
Threonine 0.785mg 153mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 3.02g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.173mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.036mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.249mg 10%
Choline 15.4mg 65.6mg 9%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.11mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 1.615mg 4%
Magnesium 23mg 8mg 4%
Cholesterol 75mg 66mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.65mg 3%
Potassium 256mg 149mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.8µg 2%
Vitamin D 21IU 34IU 2%
Folate 36µg 42µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.7µg 1%
Calories 353kcal 353kcal 0%
Net carbs 2.34g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 33.36g N/A
Copper 0.04mg 0.042mg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 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
Blue cheese Pound cake
Low Calories diet Equal
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
41%
Blue cheese
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 769mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.858g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.