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Horseradish vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between horseradish and pound cake

  • Horseradish has more vitamin C and fiber; however, pound cake is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, iron, and choline.
  • Horseradish covers your daily vitamin C needs 28% more than pound cake.
  • Pound cake contains 6 times less fiber than horseradish. Horseradish contains 3.3g of fiber, while pound cake contains 0.6g.
  • Horseradish has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of pound cake is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Horseradish, 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 19% 17% 22% 16% 19% 23% 13% 55% 16% 15%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +237.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +93%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.5%
Contains more IronIron +252.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +351.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.6%

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 83% 0% 0.2% 0% 2% 5.5% 7.2% 5.6% 17% 0% 3.3% 43% 3.5%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +102.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2062.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +318.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +421.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +909.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 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 +228.9%
Contains more OtherOther +15%
Contains more ProteinProtein +323.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1923.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +375.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 23% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.339 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 -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2223.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +908.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Horseradish Pound cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horseradish Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin C 24.9mg 0mg 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.09g 4.811g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 3.419g 21%
Fats 0.69g 13.96g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.249mg 17%
Phosphorus 31mg 140mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Calories 48kcal 353kcal 15%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Carbs 11.29g 53.64g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.173mg 14%
Iron 0.42mg 1.48mg 13%
Fiber 3.3g 0.6g 11%
Choline 6.5mg 65.6mg 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Protein 1.18g 5g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.386mg 1.615mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.485mg 8%
Starch 0g 17.36g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.13g 3.02g 7%
Magnesium 27mg 8mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.65mg 4%
Folate 57µg 42µg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Selenium 2.8µg 5µg 4%
Zinc 0.83mg 0.43mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.036mg 3%
Potassium 246mg 149mg 3%
Copper 0.058mg 0.042mg 2%
Sodium 420mg 377mg 2%
Calcium 56mg 47mg 1%
Manganese 0.126mg 0.11mg 1%
Net carbs 7.99g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 7.99g 33.36g N/A
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.7µg 0%
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 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Horseradish 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%
Horseradish
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Horseradish
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.721g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horseradish
Horseradish is relatively richer in minerals

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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/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.