Coffeecake vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between coffeecake and pound cake
- Coffeecake has more selenium and monounsaturated fat, while pound cake has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Coffeecake covers your daily need for selenium, 15% more than pound cake.
- Coffeecake contains 2 times more monounsaturated fat than pound cake. While coffeecake contains 7.129g of monounsaturated fat, pound cake contains only 3.02g.
- The amount of cholesterol in pound cake is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Coffeecake, cheese 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +166% |
| Contains more IronIron | +131.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +22.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +99.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +136.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
15.2 g
Carbs:
44.3 g
Water:
32.2 g
Other:
1.3 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.7% |
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Fats
~13.96g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.391 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.645 g
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 | +136.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +107.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Threonine | 0.26mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 13.3µg | 5µg | 15% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.645g | 3.419g | 12% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 1.48mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.249mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.129g | 3.02g | 10% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 140mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 66mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.682mg | 1.615mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.105mg | 0.173mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 289mg | 149mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
| Protein | 7g | 5g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 5.391g | 4.811g | 3% |
| Carbs | 44.3g | 53.64g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.172mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.485mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 86µg | 70µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 339mg | 377mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Fats | 15.2g | 13.96g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.036mg | 2% |
| Folate | 39µg | 42µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 339kcal | 353kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0.36µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.326mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.401mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.144mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.352mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.361mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.186mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 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 |
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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
16%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.58g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coffeecake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)