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Coffee vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are coffee and pound cake different?

  • Pound cake has more phosphorus, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, choline, and folate than coffee.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pound cake is 24% higher.
  • Coffee has less sodium.
  • Coffee has a lower glycemic index (0) than pound cake (54).

Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water 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.
Coffee
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +204.1%
Contains more IronIron +14700%
Contains more CopperCopper +2000%
Contains more ZincZinc +2050%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4566.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +378.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Coffee
0
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% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +745.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more FolateFolate +2000%
Contains more CholineCholine +2423.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
1
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 +284.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4066.7%
Contains more FatsFats +69700%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +225.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
1
11% 83% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 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 -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20033.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +341800%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Pound cake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 3.419g 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.002g 4.811g 22%
Fats 0.02g 13.96g 21%
Phosphorus 3mg 140mg 20%
Calories 1kcal 353kcal 18%
Carbs 0g 53.64g 18%
Iron 0.01mg 1.48mg 18%
Sodium 2mg 377mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Threonine 0.001mg 153mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.249mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.173mg 13%
Choline 2.6mg 65.6mg 11%
Folate 2µg 42µg 10%
Protein 0.12g 5g 10%
Caffeine 40mg 0mg 10%
Selenium 0µg 5µg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 1.615mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 3.02g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Calcium 2mg 47mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.485mg 5%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.43mg 4%
Copper 0.002mg 0.042mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Manganese 0.023mg 0.11mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.036mg 3%
Potassium 49mg 149mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Magnesium 3mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.001mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0g 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffee 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
3%
Coffee
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.809g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)

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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.