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Espresso vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between espresso and pound cake

  • Espresso is richer in vitamin B3 and magnesium, while pound cake is higher in phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and choline.
  • Pound cake covers your daily saturated fat needs 24% more than espresso.
  • Espresso has 10 times more magnesium than pound cake. Espresso has 80mg of magnesium, while pound cake has 8mg.
  • Espresso is lower in sodium.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index (54) than espresso (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared 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 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more CopperCopper +19%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.6%
Contains more IronIron +1038.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +760%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%
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 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 1.4%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +222.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1632.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more FolateFolate +4100%
Contains more CholineCholine +2423.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 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 +278%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4066.7%
Contains more FatsFats +7655.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3112%
Contains more OtherOther +565.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 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 -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3616.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Espresso Pound cake DV% diff.
Caffeine 212mg 0mg 53%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Vitamin B3 5.207mg 1.615mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 3.419g 22%
Fats 0.18g 13.96g 21%
Saturated fat 0.092g 4.811g 21%
Phosphorus 7mg 140mg 19%
Calories 9kcal 353kcal 17%
Carbs 1.67g 53.64g 17%
Magnesium 80mg 8mg 17%
Iron 0.13mg 1.48mg 17%
Sodium 14mg 377mg 16%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.173mg 14%
Choline 2.6mg 65.6mg 11%
Folate 1µg 42µg 10%
Protein 0.12g 5g 10%
Selenium 0µg 5µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.028mg 0.485mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 3.02g 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.249mg 6%
Calcium 2mg 47mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.036mg 3%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.11mg 3%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.43mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Copper 0.05mg 0.042mg 1%
Potassium 115mg 149mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 1.67g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0g 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 0g 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Espresso 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
11%
Espresso
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Espresso
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.719g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso 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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.