Milkshake vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between milkshake and pound cake
- Milkshake is higher in calcium and vitamin B12; however, pound cake is richer in iron, vitamin B1, choline, vitamin B3, and folate.
- Pound cake's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 18% higher.
- Milkshake has 3 times more calcium than pound cake. While milkshake has 146mg of calcium, pound cake has only 47mg.
- Milkshake has less saturated fat.
- Milkshake has a lower glycemic index (27) than pound cake (54).
The food types used in this comparison are Milk shakes, thick 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 | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +210.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1380% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +685.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +117.4% |
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 DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +476.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1006.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +750% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +358.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.86 g
Fats:
3.03 g
Carbs:
17.75 g
Water:
74.45 g
Other:
0.91 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +187.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +360.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +202.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.886 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.113 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 | -60.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +245.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2925.7% |
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 | 0.113g | 3.419g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 66mg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1.48mg | 17% |
| Fats | 3.03g | 13.96g | 17% |
| Threonine | 0.174mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 1.886g | 4.811g | 13% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 353kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.173mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 377mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 17.75g | 53.64g | 12% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 47mg | 10% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 65.6mg | 9% |
| Folate | 7µg | 42µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.146mg | 1.615mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52µg | 0.36µg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.875g | 3.02g | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 5µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 25µg | 70µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 140mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.65mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.249mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.86g | 5g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.368mg | 0.485mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 34IU | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0.8µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 183mg | 149mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.75g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.75g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.054mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.234mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.378mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.306mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.186mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.258mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.105mg | 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 |
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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
15%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkshake is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkshake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.925g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.