Edible mushroom vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between edible mushroom and pound cake
- Edible mushroom is richer in copper, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, while pound cake is higher in vitamin B12, iron, and choline.
- Edible mushroom covers your daily copper needs 31% more than pound cake.
- Edible mushroom has 3 times more vitamin B5 than pound cake. Edible mushroom has 1.497mg of vitamin B5, while pound cake has 0.485mg.
- Edible mushroom is lower in sodium.
- Pound cake has a higher glycemic index (54) than edible mushroom (32).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, white, raw 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 | +12.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +113.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +657.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +20.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +86% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1466.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +196% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +134% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +61.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +123.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +208.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +188.9% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +6400% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +113.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +800% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +147.1% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +279.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 0.318mg | 0.042mg | 31% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 3.419g | 22% |
Saturated fat | 0.05g | 4.811g | 22% |
Fats | 0.34g | 13.96g | 21% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.497mg | 0.485mg | 20% |
Calories | 22kcal | 353kcal | 17% |
Carbs | 3.26g | 53.64g | 17% |
Sodium | 5mg | 377mg | 16% |
Threonine | 0.107mg | 153mg | 15% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.36µg | 13% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.607mg | 1.615mg | 12% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.402mg | 0.249mg | 12% |
Iron | 0.5mg | 1.48mg | 12% |
Choline | 17.3mg | 65.6mg | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.173mg | 8% |
Selenium | 9.3µg | 5µg | 8% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg | 8% |
Phosphorus | 86mg | 140mg | 8% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 3.02g | 8% |
Starch | 0g | 17.36g | 7% |
Folate | 17µg | 42µg | 6% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.104mg | 0.036mg | 5% |
Potassium | 318mg | 149mg | 5% |
Protein | 3.09g | 5g | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.65mg | 4% |
Calcium | 3mg | 47mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 7IU | 34IU | 3% |
Manganese | 0.047mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.8µg | 3% |
Fiber | 1g | 0.6g | 2% |
Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 0mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.52mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 2.26g | 53.04g | N/A |
Magnesium | 9mg | 8mg | 0% |
Sugar | 1.98g | 33.36g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.192g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.12mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.085mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.232mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.17g | 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 | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.09 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
3.26 g
Water:
92.45 g
Other:
0.86 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
Contains more WaterWater | +257.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +4005.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1545.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +77.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
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 | -99% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2036.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.48 g
Fructose:
0.17 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 GlucoseGlucose | +97.3% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +94.1% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Galactose
~0g