Gratin vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between gratin and pound cake
- Gratin has more copper, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium, while pound cake has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and folate.
- Pound cake covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 15% more than gratin.
- The amount of cholesterol in gratin is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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 | +150% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +153.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +165.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +281% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +60.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +131.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.2% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +383.3% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +170.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +62.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +281.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
7.59 g
Carbs:
11.27 g
Water:
74 g
Other:
2.08 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
Contains more WaterWater | +186% |
Contains more OtherOther | +35.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +83.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +376% |
~equal in
Protein
~5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.276 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 | +40.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1138.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~4.811g
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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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.276g | 3.419g | 21% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
Threonine | 0.192mg | 153mg | 15% |
Carbs | 11.27g | 53.64g | 14% |
Cholesterol | 23mg | 66mg | 14% |
Copper | 0.16mg | 0.042mg | 13% |
Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
Calories | 132kcal | 353kcal | 11% |
Vitamin C | 9.9mg | 0mg | 11% |
Iron | 0.64mg | 1.48mg | 11% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.174mg | 0.036mg | 11% |
Fats | 7.59g | 13.96g | 10% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.249mg | 10% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.173mg | 9% |
Folate | 11µg | 42µg | 8% |
Potassium | 396mg | 149mg | 7% |
Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
Calcium | 119mg | 47mg | 7% |
Fiber | 1.8g | 0.6g | 5% |
Phosphorus | 113mg | 140mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
Selenium | 2.7µg | 5µg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.993mg | 1.615mg | 4% |
Magnesium | 20mg | 8mg | 3% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.149g | 3.02g | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.387mg | 0.485mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.161mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
Sodium | 433mg | 377mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
Vitamin A | 64µg | 70µg | 1% |
Protein | 5.06g | 5g | 0% |
Net carbs | 9.47g | 53.04g | N/A |
Sugar | 33.36g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
Saturated fat | 4.733g | 4.811g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.284mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.443mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.381mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.254mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.325mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.151mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 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 |
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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
14%

26%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%

26%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Gratin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)