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Custard vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between custard and pound cake

  • Custard is richer in calcium and vitamin B12, while pound cake is higher in iron, choline, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Pound cake covers your daily iron needs 14% more than custard.
  • Custard has 3 times more calcium than pound cake. Custard has 139mg of calcium, while pound cake has 47mg.
  • Custard is lower in saturated fat.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index (54) than custard (35).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk 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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
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 +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +195.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%
Contains more IronIron +335.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1471.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~140mg

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 0.33% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1123.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +750%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +455.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 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 +183.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.3%
Contains more FatsFats +249%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +204.8%
Contains more OtherOther +59.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
59% 32% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 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 -57.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +168%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +995.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +264.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Pound cake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 3.419g 21%
Fats 4g 13.96g 15%
Threonine 0.192mg 153mg 15%
Iron 0.34mg 1.48mg 14%
Sodium 84mg 377mg 13%
Saturated fat 2.032g 4.811g 13%
Calories 122kcal 353kcal 12%
Carbs 17.6g 53.64g 12%
Choline 11.8mg 65.6mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 1.615mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.173mg 9%
Calcium 139mg 47mg 9%
Folate 9µg 42µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.36µg 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.127g 3.02g 5%
Cholesterol 51mg 66mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.65mg 4%
Manganese 0.007mg 0.11mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.485mg 4%
Vitamin A 52µg 70µg 2%
Protein 3.99g 5g 2%
Vitamin D 47IU 34IU 2%
Magnesium 16mg 8mg 2%
Potassium 207mg 149mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.036mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.249mg 2%
Selenium 6µg 5µg 2%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.8µg 2%
Copper 0.03mg 0.042mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.7µg 1%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.43mg 1%
Phosphorus 130mg 140mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 17.6g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 4.82g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.337mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.233mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.092mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 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
Custard 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
19%
Custard
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Custard
Custard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.779g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.

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