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Cream of tartar vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cream of tartar and pound cake

  • Cream of tartar has more potassium, iron, and copper, while pound cake has more phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and vitamin B1.
  • Cream of tartar covers your daily need for potassium, 481% more than pound cake.
  • Cream of tartar contains 5 times more copper than pound cake. While cream of tartar contains 0.195mg of copper, pound cake contains only 0.042mg.
  • The amount of sodium in cream of tartar is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leavening agents, cream of tartar 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 1.4% 2.4% 1456% 140% 65% 11% 2.1% 6.8% 27% 1.1%
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 PotassiumPotassium +10973.8%
Contains more IronIron +151.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +364.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +487.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2400%
~equal in Zinc ~0.43mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
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 Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 2% 37%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 61.5 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 36.8 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 CarbsCarbs +14.7%
Contains more OtherOther +2305.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +1421.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cream of tartar Pound cake
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of tartar Pound cake DV% diff.
Potassium 16500mg 149mg 481%
Iron 3.72mg 1.48mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.419g 23%
Saturated fat 0g 4.811g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Fats 0g 13.96g 21%
Phosphorus 5mg 140mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.249mg 19%
Copper 0.195mg 0.042mg 17%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Sodium 52mg 377mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.173mg 14%
Choline 0mg 65.6mg 12%
Folate 0µg 42µg 11%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.615mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.485mg 10%
Protein 0g 5g 10%
Selenium 0.2µg 5µg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 3.02g 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Calories 258kcal 353kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Manganese 0.205mg 0.11mg 4%
Calcium 8mg 47mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.036mg 3%
Carbs 61.5g 53.64g 3%
Fiber 0.2g 0.6g 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Magnesium 2mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 61.3g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 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 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream of tartar 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
0%
Cream of tartar
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
171%
Cream of tartar
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cream of tartar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175041/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.