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Olive oil vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between olive oil and pound cake

  • Olive oil has more vitamin E and vitamin K, while pound cake has more phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and choline.
  • Olive oil covers your daily need for vitamin E, 91% more than pound cake.
  • Olive oil contains 35 times more vitamin K than pound cake. While olive oil contains 60.2µg of vitamin K, pound cake contains only 1.7µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pound cake is lower.
  • Olive oil has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of olive oil is 0, while the glycemic index of pound cake is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oil, olive, salad or cooking 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 0% 0.3% 0.09% 21% 0% 0% 0% 0.26% 0% 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 +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14800%
Contains more IronIron +164.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
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.
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% 287% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 151% 0% 0.16%
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 EVitamin E +2107.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3441.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +21766.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 FatsFats +616.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 75% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.808 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 72.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.523 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 +2315.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +207.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Olive oil Pound cake DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 72.961g 3.02g 175%
Fats 100g 13.96g 132%
Vitamin E 14.35mg 0.65mg 91%
Vitamin K 60.2µg 1.7µg 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.523g 3.419g 47%
Saturated fat 13.808g 4.811g 41%
Calories 884kcal 353kcal 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Phosphorus 0mg 140mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.249mg 19%
Carbs 0g 53.64g 18%
Sodium 2mg 377mg 16%
Threonine 0mg 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.173mg 14%
Iron 0.56mg 1.48mg 12%
Choline 0.3mg 65.6mg 12%
Folate 0µg 42µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.485mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.615mg 10%
Protein 0g 5g 10%
Selenium 0µg 5µg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Manganese 0mg 0.11mg 5%
Copper 0mg 0.042mg 5%
Calcium 1mg 47mg 5%
Zinc 0mg 0.43mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Potassium 1mg 149mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.036mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Magnesium 0mg 8mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 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
Olive oil 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
34%
Olive oil
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Olive oil
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.997g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil
Olive oil 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. Olive oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171413/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.