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Murray Vanilla Wafers vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between murray Vanilla Wafers and pound cake

  • Murray Vanilla Wafers have more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, and polyunsaturated fat, while pound cake has more phosphorus.
  • Pound cake covers your daily need for cholesterol, 22% more than murray Vanilla Wafers.
  • Murray Vanilla Wafers contain 2 times more vitamin B1 than pound cake. While murray Vanilla Wafers contain 0.42mg of vitamin B1, pound cake contains only 0.173mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pound cake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison MURRAY, Vanilla Wafer 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 7.4% 0% 0% 0% 18% 52% 0% 0%
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 PotassiumPotassium +77.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +233.3%
~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% 0% 0% 0% 105% 53% 49% 0% 0% 0% 0% 66% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +142.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61%
Contains more FolateFolate +109.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.249mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 17% 73% 4%
Protein: 4 g
Fats: 17.4 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 4.1 g
Other: 1.6 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 FatsFats +24.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25%
Contains more WaterWater +531%
~equal in Other ~1.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 24% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.6 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Murray Vanilla Wafers Pound cake DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1mg 66mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.42mg 0.173mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.6g 3.419g 21%
Iron 1.48mg 19%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 15%
Phosphorus 42mg 140mg 14%
Folate 88µg 42µg 12%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Vitamin A 70µg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin B3 2.6mg 1.615mg 6%
Carbs 72.9g 53.64g 6%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Copper 0.042mg 5%
Manganese 0.11mg 5%
Fats 17.4g 13.96g 5%
Calories 461kcal 353kcal 5%
Saturated fat 5.7g 4.811g 4%
Zinc 0.43mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 3%
Fiber 1.4g 0.6g 3%
Protein 4g 5g 2%
Potassium 84mg 149mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.9g 3.02g 2%
Magnesium 8mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.249mg 1%
Sodium 401mg 377mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 71.5g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 31.5g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.25g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Murray Vanilla Wafers 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
21%
Murray Vanilla Wafers
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Murray Vanilla Wafers
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.889g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Murray Vanilla Wafers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Murray Vanilla Wafers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Murray Vanilla Wafers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. 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.