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Macadamia vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Macadamia and Pound cake

  • Macadamia is higher than Pound cake in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Macadamia's daily need coverage for Manganese is 175% higher.
  • Macadamia has 18 times more Copper than Pound cake. While Macadamia has 0.756mg of Copper, Pound cake has only 0.042mg.
  • Pound cake has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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 Calcium +80.9%
Contains more Iron +149.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1525%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.3%
Contains more Potassium +147%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +202.3%
Contains more Copper +1700%
Contains more Manganese +3655.5%
Contains more Selenium +38.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Calcium +80.9%
Contains more Iron +149.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1525%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.3%
Contains more Potassium +147%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +202.3%
Contains more Copper +1700%
Contains more Manganese +3655.5%
Contains more Selenium +38.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +590.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +663.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.7%
Contains more Folate +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +590.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +663.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.7%
Contains more Folate +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +58.2%
Contains more Fats +442.8%
Contains more Carbs +288.1%
Contains more Water +1802.2%
Contains more Other +34.2%
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 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 Protein +58.2%
Contains more Fats +442.8%
Contains more Carbs +288.1%
Contains more Water +1802.2%
Contains more Other +34.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1849.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.6%
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1849.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +1553.3%
Contains more Sucrose +592.6%
Contains more Glucose +971.4%
Contains more Fructose +371.4%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 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 Starch +1553.3%
Contains more Sucrose +592.6%
Contains more Glucose +971.4%
Contains more Fructose +371.4%
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.
Macadamia 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 7.91g 5g Macadamia
Fats 75.77g 13.96g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 718kcal 353kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.07g 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 4.57g 33.36g Macadamia
Fiber 8.6g 0.6g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 47mg Macadamia
Iron 3.69mg 1.48mg Macadamia
Magnesium 130mg 8mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 140mg Macadamia
Potassium 368mg 149mg Macadamia
Sodium 5mg 377mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.3mg 0.43mg Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0.042mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 0.11mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 0IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.173mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 1.615mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.485mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.036mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.041mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.37mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.204mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg 0.397mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.023mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0.239mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg 0.249mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg 0.117mg Macadamia
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Macadamia
Trans Fat 0.192g Macadamia
Saturated Fat 12.061g 4.811g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 3.02g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macadamia 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
43%
Macadamia
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia 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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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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