Miso vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between miso and pound cake
- Miso has more copper, manganese, vitamin K, zinc, fiber, iron, and vitamin B6 than pound cake.
- Miso's daily need coverage for sodium is 146% more.
- Miso contains 17 times more vitamin K than pound cake. Miso contains 29.3µg of vitamin K, while pound cake contains 1.7µg.
- Pound cake contains less sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Miso 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 | +500% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +68.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +900% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +495.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +680.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.9% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +452.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1623.5% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1650% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +6400% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +350% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +121.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.79 g
Fats:
6.01 g
Carbs:
25.37 g
Water:
43.02 g
Other:
12.81 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +155.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +66.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +737.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +132.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +111.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.884 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 | -78.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +170.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
6 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.2 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 FructoseFructose | +1718.2% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +65% |
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Galactose
~0g
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 3728mg | 377mg | 146% |
Copper | 0.42mg | 0.042mg | 42% |
Manganese | 0.859mg | 0.11mg | 33% |
Vitamin K | 29.3µg | 1.7µg | 23% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
Fiber | 5.4g | 0.6g | 19% |
Zinc | 2.56mg | 0.43mg | 19% |
Saturated fat | 1.025g | 4.811g | 17% |
Protein | 12.79g | 5g | 16% |
Threonine | 0.479mg | 153mg | 15% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.199mg | 0.036mg | 13% |
Iron | 2.49mg | 1.48mg | 13% |
Fats | 6.01g | 13.96g | 12% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.36µg | 12% |
Magnesium | 48mg | 8mg | 10% |
Carbs | 25.37g | 53.64g | 9% |
Calories | 198kcal | 353kcal | 8% |
Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
Fructose | 6g | 0.33g | 7% |
Vitamin A | 4µg | 70µg | 7% |
Folate | 19µg | 42µg | 6% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.098mg | 0.173mg | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.118g | 3.02g | 5% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.884g | 3.419g | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.65mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
Selenium | 7µg | 5µg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.906mg | 1.615mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
Phosphorus | 159mg | 140mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 0.485mg | 3% |
Potassium | 210mg | 149mg | 2% |
Calcium | 57mg | 47mg | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.249mg | 1% |
Choline | 72.2mg | 65.6mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 19.97g | 53.04g | N/A |
Sugar | 6.2g | 33.36g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.192g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.508mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.82mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.478mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.129mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.486mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.547mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.243mg | 0.117mg | 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 | 0g | 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
23%

26%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%

26%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 3351mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?

Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Miso is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Miso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.786g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Miso is relatively richer in minerals