Ice cream vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ice cream and pound cake
- Ice cream has more calcium; however, pound cake is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, choline, and selenium.
- Pound cake covers your daily iron needs 17% more than ice cream.
- Pound cake contains 3 times less calcium than ice cream. Ice cream contains 128mg of calcium, while pound cake contains 47mg.
- Pound cake has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Ice creams, vanilla 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 | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +172.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1544.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1275% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +177.8% |
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 | +68.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +322% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1292.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +466.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +740% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +152.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.5 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
23.6 g
Water:
61 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +135.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +127.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.452 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 | -29.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +656.4% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~3.02g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 3.419g | 20% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 1.48mg | 17% |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 377mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.173mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 23.6g | 53.64g | 10% |
| Folate | 5µg | 42µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 6.79g | 4.811g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 1.615mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 47mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Calories | 207kcal | 353kcal | 7% |
| Choline | 26mg | 65.6mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 66mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 5µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 140mg | 5% |
| Fats | 11g | 13.96g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 70µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 5g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 34IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 0.485mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.65mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.042mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.249mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.36µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 149mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.9g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.22g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 0.6g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.969g | 3.02g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 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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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
16%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.979g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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