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Multigrain bread vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between multigrain bread and pound cake?

  • Pound cake has less manganese, selenium, fiber, copper, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B3, and iron than multigrain bread.
  • Multigrain bread's daily need coverage for manganese is 91% higher.
  • Multigrain bread has 14 times more fiber than pound cake. Multigrain bread has 8.1g of fiber, while pound cake has 0.6g.
  • Multigrain bread contains less saturated fat.

We used Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 33% 22% 102% 102% 50% 106% 54% 287% 195%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +962.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +136.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.8%
Contains more IronIron +83.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +631%
Contains more ZincZinc +330.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +616%
~equal in Sodium ~377mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 8% 0% 61% 33% 82% 22% 66% 0% 3.8% 53% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +694.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +127.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 g
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 ProteinProtein +190.4%
Contains more WaterWater +21.6%
Contains more OtherOther +51%
Contains more FatsFats +203.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 22% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.035 g
43% 27% 30%
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 -80.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +265.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 38% 9% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.84 g
Fructose: 2.67 g
Lactose: 0.62 g
Maltose: 1.82 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 GlucoseGlucose +145.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +709.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +451.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +104.8%
~equal in 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.
Multigrain bread Pound cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Multigrain bread Pound cake DV% diff.
Manganese 2.201mg 0.11mg 91%
Selenium 35.8µg 5µg 56%
Fiber 8.1g 0.6g 30%
Copper 0.307mg 0.042mg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.036mg 19%
Protein 14.52g 5g 19%
Magnesium 85mg 8mg 18%
Saturated fat 0.948g 4.811g 18%
Vitamin B3 4.394mg 1.615mg 17%
Iron 2.72mg 1.48mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Phosphorus 247mg 140mg 15%
Threonine 0.294mg 153mg 15%
Fats 4.6g 13.96g 14%
Zinc 1.85mg 0.43mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.035g 3.419g 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.249mg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Folate 70µg 42µg 7%
Choline 28.8mg 65.6mg 7%
Calcium 111mg 47mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.243mg 0.173mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.826g 3.02g 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Potassium 250mg 149mg 3%
Fructose 2.67g 0.33g 3%
Calories 288kcal 353kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.365mg 0.485mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.65mg 2%
Sodium 414mg 377mg 2%
Carbs 47.11g 53.64g 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 39.01g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 6.94g 33.36g N/A
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.7µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.351mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.604mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.314mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.421mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.432mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.215mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Multigrain bread Pound cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Multigrain bread
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
101%
Multigrain bread
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.863g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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.

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