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.
| 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.
| 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
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
1.67 g
Water:
97.8 g
Other:
0.23 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 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 | -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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Espresso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Espresso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.719g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)