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Fish soup vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fish soup and pound cake

  • Fish soup has more vitamin B12; however, pound cake has more iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, choline, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pound cake is 23% higher.
  • Pound cake has 2 times less vitamin B12 than fish soup. Fish soup has 0.69µg of vitamin B12, while pound cake has 0.36µg.
  • Fish soup is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Soup, stock, fish, home-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 5% 0.9% 13% 0.38% 19% 1.6% 24% 20% 6.8% 5.5%
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 CopperCopper +38.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1466.7%
Contains more IronIron +14700%
Contains more ZincZinc +616.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
~equal in Potassium ~149mg

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 0.33% 0.67% 3.4% 0% 8.3% 18% 22% 20% 8.5% 86% 0% 1.5% 3.8%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +424.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2000%
Contains more CholineCholine +837.1%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.036mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 97%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 96.6 g
Other: 0.33 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 +273.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +121.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1623.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +363.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 41% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.138 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 -95.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1179.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2377.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish soup Pound cake DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1mg 66mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.138g 3.419g 22%
Saturated fat 0.203g 4.811g 21%
Fats 0.81g 13.96g 20%
Carbs 0g 53.64g 18%
Iron 0.01mg 1.48mg 18%
Calories 16kcal 353kcal 17%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 0.36µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.249mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.173mg 12%
Phosphorus 56mg 140mg 12%
Choline 7mg 65.6mg 11%
Folate 2µg 42µg 10%
Sodium 156mg 377mg 10%
Vitamin A 2µg 70µg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.236g 3.02g 7%
Selenium 1µg 5µg 7%
Protein 2.26g 5g 5%
Calcium 3mg 47mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin B3 1.186mg 1.615mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.329mg 0.485mg 3%
Manganese 0.052mg 0.11mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.65mg 3%
Zinc 0.06mg 0.43mg 3%
Copper 0.058mg 0.042mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 53.04g N/A
Magnesium 7mg 8mg 0%
Potassium 144mg 149mg 0%
Sugar 0g 33.36g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.036mg 0%
Trans fat 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 0.035g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 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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is better in case of low diet
Fish soup 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
13%
Fish soup
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fish soup
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish soup
Fish soup contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.608g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fish soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172885/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.