Fast food vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between fast food and pound cake?
- Fast food is richer than pound cake in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, manganese, and folate.
- Fast food's daily need coverage for selenium is 28% more.
- Fast food has 6 times more vitamin B6 than pound cake. While fast food has 0.212mg of vitamin B6, pound cake has only 0.036mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in fast food is lower.
- The glycemic index of pound cake is lower.
We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types 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 | +237.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +31.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +106.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +188.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +486% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +224.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +306% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +83.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +247.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +488.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +147.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +188.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +677.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +90.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +230.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +70.3% |
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Other
~1.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +103.5% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~4.811g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 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 StarchStarch | +31.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +173.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +587.9% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +72.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 20.3µg | 5µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 1.615mg | 25% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 5g | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0.36µg | 22% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 1.48mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.43mg | 19% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.036mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.173mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 3.419g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.11mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 66mg | 11% |
| Folate | 80µg | 42µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.249mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.042mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 70µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 53.64g | 7% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 65.6mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 3.02g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 1.7µg | 3% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 353kcal | 3% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 13.96g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.65mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 0.33g | 2% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 377mg | 2% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 17.36g | 2% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 140mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 149mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 4.811g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.485mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | 0.372g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 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
43%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.318g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)