True morels vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between true morels and pound cake
- True morels are richer in iron, copper, vitamin D, manganese, zinc, and fiber, while pound cake is higher in vitamin B1 and folate.
- True morels cover your daily iron needs 134% more than pound cake.
- True morels have 15 times more copper than pound cake. True morels have 0.625mg of copper, while pound cake has 0.042mg.
- True morels are lower in sodium.
- Pound cake has a higher glycemic index (54) than true morels (32).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, morel, raw 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 | +137.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +175.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +723% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1388.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +372.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +433.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +127.3% |
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 | +537.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +277.8% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.12 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
5.1 g
Water:
89.61 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
Contains more WaterWater | +246.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2349.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +951.8% |
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Other
~1.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.065 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.433 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 | -98.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5707.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +689.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.6 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +25% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~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.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Iron | 12.18mg | 1.48mg | 134% |
Copper | 0.625mg | 0.042mg | 65% |
Vitamin D | 5.1µg | 0.8µg | 22% |
Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% | |
Vitamin D | 206IU | 34IU | 22% |
Saturated fat | 0.065g | 4.811g | 22% |
Manganese | 0.587mg | 0.11mg | 21% |
Fats | 0.57g | 13.96g | 21% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.433g | 3.419g | 20% |
Calories | 31kcal | 353kcal | 16% |
Carbs | 5.1g | 53.64g | 16% |
Threonine | 153mg | 15% | |
Zinc | 2.03mg | 0.43mg | 15% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 15% | |
Sodium | 21mg | 377mg | 15% |
Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
Fiber | 2.8g | 0.6g | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.069mg | 0.173mg | 9% |
Folate | 9µg | 42µg | 8% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.136mg | 0.036mg | 8% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg | 8% |
Phosphorus | 194mg | 140mg | 8% |
Potassium | 411mg | 149mg | 8% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.052g | 3.02g | 7% |
Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
Selenium | 2.2µg | 5µg | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.252mg | 1.615mg | 4% |
Protein | 3.12g | 5g | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.205mg | 0.249mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 19mg | 8mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 0.485mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 2.3g | 53.04g | N/A |
Calcium | 43mg | 47mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.6g | 33.36g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0g | 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 | 0g | 0.33g | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0g | 0.372g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.215g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%

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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

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

True morels is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

True morels contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

True morels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.746g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

True morels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?

True morels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?

Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins