French toast vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are french toast and pound cake different?
- French toast is higher in selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, pound cake is richer in polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for french toast is 27% higher.
- French toast contains 2 times more calcium than pound cake. While french toast contains 100mg of calcium, pound cake contains only 47mg.
- Pound cake has less cholesterol.
- Pound cake has a lower glycemic index (54) than french toast (67).
French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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 | +112.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +70.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +302% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +77.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
25 g
Water:
54.7 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +111.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +114.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.723 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.594 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 | -43.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31.8% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 20.1µg | 5µg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 66mg | 17% |
| Threonine | 0.305mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Carbs | 25g | 53.64g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.723g | 4.811g | 9% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Calories | 229kcal | 353kcal | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.594g | 3.419g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 124µg | 70µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.249mg | 6% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 13.96g | 5% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 5g | 5% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 47mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 479mg | 377mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.524g | 3.02g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.204mg | 0.173mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.188mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.036mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 140mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.67mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 0.36µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.67mg | 1.48mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.058mg | 0.042mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.549mg | 0.485mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 25g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Potassium | 134mg | 149mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 33.36g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.628mg | 1.615mg | 0% |
| Folate | 43µg | 42µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.094mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.375mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.621mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.413mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.188mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.389mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.419mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.179mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 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
25%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.088g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.