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Hazelnut vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between hazelnut and pound cake

  • Hazelnut is richer than pound cake in manganese, copper, vitamin E, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, fiber, and phosphorus.
  • Hazelnut covers your daily manganese needs 264% more than pound cake.
  • Hazelnut has 41 times more copper than pound cake. Hazelnut has 1.725mg of copper, while pound cake has 0.042mg.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index (54) than hazelnut (15).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts 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 116% 34% 60% 176% 575% 67% 124% 0% 805% 13%
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 +1937.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +356.4%
Contains more IronIron +217.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +4007.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +469.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5513.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +108.3%

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.
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 21% 0.33% 301% 0% 161% 26% 34% 55% 130% 0% 36% 85% 25%
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 EVitamin E +2212.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +271.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1463.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +735.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +169%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +43.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 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 +199%
Contains more FatsFats +335.2%
Contains more OtherOther +49.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +221.2%
Contains more WaterWater +387.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 79% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.464 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.92 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 +1411.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.811g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 87%
Starch: 0.48 g
Sucrose: 4.2 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 StarchStarch +3516.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +630.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +971.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +371.4%
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.
Hazelnut Pound cake
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hazelnut Pound cake DV% diff.
Manganese 6.175mg 0.11mg 264%
Copper 1.725mg 0.042mg 187%
Monounsaturated fat 45.652g 3.02g 107%
Vitamin E 15.03mg 0.65mg 96%
Fats 60.75g 13.96g 72%
Vitamin B6 0.563mg 0.036mg 41%
Iron 4.7mg 1.48mg 40%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.173mg 39%
Magnesium 163mg 8mg 37%
Fiber 9.7g 0.6g 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.92g 3.419g 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Phosphorus 290mg 140mg 21%
Protein 14.95g 5g 20%
Zinc 2.45mg 0.43mg 18%
Folate 113µg 42µg 18%
Potassium 680mg 149mg 16%
Sodium 0mg 377mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Threonine 0.497mg 153mg 15%
Calories 628kcal 353kcal 14%
Carbs 16.7g 53.64g 12%
Vitamin K 14.2µg 1.7µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.249mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.918mg 0.485mg 9%
Vitamin A 1µg 70µg 8%
Starch 0.48g 17.36g 7%
Calcium 114mg 47mg 7%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 0mg 7%
Selenium 2.4µg 5µg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Choline 45.6mg 65.6mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Saturated fat 4.464g 4.811g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 1.615mg 1%
Net carbs 7g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 4.34g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.545mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 1.063mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.42mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.221mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.663mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.701mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.432mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0.33g 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
Hazelnut 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
67%
Hazelnut
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
197%
Hazelnut
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.347g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/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.