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Mixed nuts vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mixed nuts and Pound cake?

  • Mixed nuts are richer than Pound cake in Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mixed nuts' daily need coverage for Copper is 96% more.
  • Mixed nuts have 29 times more Magnesium than Pound cake. While Mixed nuts have 229mg of Magnesium, Pound cake has only 8mg.

We used Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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.
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
10
:
0
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Calcium +148.9%
Contains more Iron +76.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2762.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +225.7%
Contains more Potassium +324.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +681.4%
Contains more Copper +2059.5%
Contains more Manganese +1754.5%
Contains more Selenium +578%
Mixed nuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 98% 164% 196% 56% 1% 92% 303% 267% 185%
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 +148.9%
Contains more Iron +76.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2762.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +225.7%
Contains more Potassium +324.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +681.4%
Contains more Copper +2059.5%
Contains more Manganese +1754.5%
Contains more Selenium +578%

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.
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
8
:
4
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Vitamin E +1103.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +377.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +877.8%
Contains more Folate +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +7933.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.173
Mixed nuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 157% 0% 2% 48% 46% 145% 69% 82% 63% 0% 15%
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 E +1103.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +377.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +877.8%
Contains more Folate +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +7933.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.173

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
3
:
2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Protein +300.8%
Contains more Fats +286.5%
Contains more Other +88.2%
Contains more Carbs +154.8%
Contains more Water +1143.8%
Mixed nuts
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 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 Protein +300.8%
Contains more Fats +286.5%
Contains more Other +88.2%
Contains more Carbs +154.8%
Contains more Water +1143.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
2
:
1
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +843.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +327.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.8%
Mixed nuts
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +843.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +327.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
0
:
6
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Starch +313.3%
Contains more Sucrose +639.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Mixed nuts
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 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 Starch +313.3%
Contains more Sucrose +639.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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.
Mixed nuts Pound cake
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 14.05g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 20.04g 5g Mixed nuts
Fats 53.95g 13.96g Mixed nuts
Carbs 21.05g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 607kcal 353kcal Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0g 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 4.15g 33.36g Mixed nuts
Fiber 7g 0.6g Mixed nuts
Calcium 117mg 47mg Mixed nuts
Iron 2.61mg 1.48mg Mixed nuts
Magnesium 229mg 8mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 456mg 140mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 632mg 149mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 5mg 377mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 3.36mg 0.43mg Mixed nuts
Copper 0.907mg 0.042mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 2.04mg 0.11mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 33.9µg 5µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 3IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 7.82mg 0.65mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.173mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 1.615mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.485mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.036mg Mixed nuts
Folate 83µg 42µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 5.7µg 1.7µg Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.041mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.703mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.204mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.656mg 0.397mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.782mg 0.198mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.283mg 0.117mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.239mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.001mg 0.249mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.572mg 0.117mg Mixed nuts
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g 0.192g Mixed nuts
Saturated Fat 8.711g 4.811g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.001g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 28.488g 3.02g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 3.419g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0.004g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g 2.895g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts 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
52%
Mixed nuts
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.