Marble cake vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Marble cake and Pound cake?
- Marble cake is higher in Phosphorus, Copper, and Fiber, yet Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B12, Choline, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A.
- Pound cake's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 22% more.
- Marble cake has 5 times more Fiber than Pound cake. While Marble cake has 2.9g of Fiber, Pound cake has only 0.6g.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Marble cake is lower.
We used Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types 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 | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +61.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +221.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +92.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +64.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11950% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +91.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +405.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1357.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.4 g
Fats:
11.7 g
Carbs:
79.5 g
Water:
3.1 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +734.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.779 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 | -49.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +57.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~3.419g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 416kcal | 353kcal |
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| Protein | 3.4g | 5g |
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| Fats | 11.7g | 13.96g |
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| Net carbs | 76.6g | 53.04g |
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| Carbs | 79.5g | 53.64g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 76mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 123mg | 149mg |
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| Iron | 1.62mg | 1.48mg |
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| Sugar | 35.71g | 33.36g |
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| Fiber | 2.9g | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.135mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.43mg |
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| Starch | 17.36g |
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| Phosphorus | 275mg | 140mg |
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| Sodium | 519mg | 377mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 241IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 70µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.139mg | 0.11mg |
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| Selenium | 2.6µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.249mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.546mg | 1.615mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.096mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 42µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.192g |
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| Choline | 4.5mg | 65.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.45g | 4.811g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.75g | 3.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.779g | 3.419g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 0.105mg | 153mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0.204mg |
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| Leucine | 0.22mg | 0.397mg |
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| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.198mg |
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| Methionine | 0.049mg | 0.117mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.158mg | 0.239mg |
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| Valine | 0.164mg | 0.249mg |
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| Histidine | 0.065mg | 0.117mg |
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| Fructose | 0.33g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g |
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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
13%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pound cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marble cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.361g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marble cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)