Herbal tea vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are herbal tea and pound cake different?
- Herbal tea is higher in manganese; however, pound cake is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and choline.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pound cake is 24% higher.
- Herbal tea contains 4 times more manganese than pound cake. While herbal tea contains 0.477mg of manganese, pound cake contains only 0.11mg.
- Herbal tea has less sodium.
- Herbal tea has a lower glycemic index (0) than pound cake (54).
Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed 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 less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +333.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +487.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +645% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1750% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +975% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13900% |
| 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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3937.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
99.58 g
Other:
0.42 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +284.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +264.3% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 3.419g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 4.811g | 22% |
| Fats | 0g | 13.96g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 1mg | 140mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.249mg | 19% |
| Calories | 0kcal | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbs | 0g | 53.64g | 18% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 1.48mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.477mg | 0.11mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 377mg | 16% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.173mg | 14% |
| Choline | 0.4mg | 65.6mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.04mg | 1.615mg | 10% |
| Folate | 1µg | 42µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.485mg | 10% |
| Protein | 0g | 5g | 10% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 5µg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 3.02g | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.042mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.43mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.65mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 149mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.036mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 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 | 0g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 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 |
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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
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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herbal tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Herbal tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herbal tea contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Herbal tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herbal tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)