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Milk vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Milk and Pound cake

  • Milk has more Calcium, however, Pound cake is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Choline, and Phosphorus.
  • Pound cake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 21% more.
  • Milk contains 3 times more Calcium than Pound cake. Milk contains 125mg of Calcium, while Pound cake contains 47mg.
  • Milk contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
Milk
Milk
4
:
6
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Calcium +166%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Iron +4833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.4%
Contains more Copper +320%
Contains more Manganese +3566.7%
Contains more Selenium +51.5%
Equal in Potassium - 149
Equal in Zinc - 0.43
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Calcium +166%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Iron +4833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.4%
Contains more Copper +320%
Contains more Manganese +3566.7%
Contains more Selenium +51.5%
Equal in Potassium - 149
Equal in Zinc - 0.43

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.
Milk
Milk
3
:
8
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +23%
Contains more Vitamin E +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +765%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1636.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.3%
Contains more Folate +740%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.036
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +23%
Contains more Vitamin E +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +765%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1636.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.3%
Contains more Folate +740%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.036

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
1
:
4
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Water +247.6%
Contains more Protein +48.4%
Contains more Fats +1339.2%
Contains more Carbs +974.9%
Contains more Other +104%
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Pound cake
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 Water +247.6%
Contains more Protein +48.4%
Contains more Fats +1339.2%
Contains more Carbs +974.9%
Contains more Other +104%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
1
:
2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +990.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9668.6%
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +990.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9668.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
1
:
5
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Lactose +309.4%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Milk
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Pound cake
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +309.4%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 4.99g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 3.37g 5g Pound cake
Fats 0.97g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 4.99g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 42kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0g 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 5.2g 33.36g Milk
Fiber 0g 0.6g Pound cake
Calcium 125mg 47mg Milk
Iron 0.03mg 1.48mg Pound cake
Magnesium 11mg 8mg Milk
Phosphorus 95mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 150mg 149mg Milk
Sodium 44mg 377mg Milk
Zinc 0.42mg 0.43mg Pound cake
Copper 0.01mg 0.042mg Pound cake
Manganese 0.003mg 0.11mg Pound cake
Selenium 3.3µg 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 196IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 48IU 34IU Milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.8µg Milk
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.173mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1.615mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.036mg Milk
Folate 5µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.36µg Milk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.041mg Milk
Threonine 0.143mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.319mg 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.282mg 0.198mg Milk
Methionine 0.088mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.22mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.101mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 5mg 66mg Milk
Trans Fat 0.192g Milk
Saturated Fat 0.633g 4.811g Milk
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.277g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milk Pound cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Milk
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.178g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.