Egg vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are eggs and pound cake different?
- Eggs are higher in copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, pound cake is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for copper for eggs is 218% higher.
- Eggs contain 6 times more selenium than pound cake. While eggs contain 30.8µg of selenium, pound cake contains only 5µg.
- Pound cake has less cholesterol.
- Eggs have a lower glycemic index (0) than pound cake (54).
Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +25% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4661.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +144.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +516% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +323.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +112.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +58.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +188.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +236.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +208.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +347.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +162.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2423.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +466.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +151.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +188.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4689.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 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 | -32.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +141.8% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.042mg | 218% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 66mg | 102% |
| Selenium | 30.8µg | 5µg | 47% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 65.6mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 0.36µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.249mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 53.64g | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 0.485mg | 18% |
| Protein | 12.58g | 5g | 15% |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 3.419g | 13% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 377mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 1.615mg | 10% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 353kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 70µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.173mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.267g | 4.811g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 0.8µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.036mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 34IU | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.43mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 140mg | 5% |
| Fats | 10.61g | 13.96g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 1.48mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 3.02g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.65mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 149mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Folate | 44µg | 42µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 47mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.12g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 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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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
53%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 307mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.544g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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