Oatmeal vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between oatmeal and pound cake
- Oatmeal has more iron, vitamin B6, manganese, and vitamin B3, while pound cake has more vitamin B12, choline, and phosphorus.
- Oatmeal covers your daily need for iron, 56% more than pound cake.
- Oatmeal contains 8 times more vitamin B6 than pound cake. While oatmeal contains 0.29mg of vitamin B6, pound cake contains only 0.036mg.
- The amount of sodium in oatmeal is lower.
- Pound cake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pound cake is 54, while the glycemic index of oatmeal is 79.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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 | +225% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +302.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +407.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +144.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +705.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +828.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +325% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1295.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +224.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +111% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +926.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +359.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +168.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.426 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 | -95.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +672.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +702.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
10.37 g
Sucrose:
0.29 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.16 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 GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +67.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +10479.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.96mg | 1.48mg | 56% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 4.811g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.036mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 3.419g | 20% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 13.96g | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.11mg | 19% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 377mg | 14% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 353kcal | 14% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 53.64g | 14% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 65.6mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 140mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 1.615mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 3.02g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 70µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.173mg | 7% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 5g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0.6g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.65mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.249mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.485mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 149mg | 3% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 17.36g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Folate | 44µg | 42µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Selenium | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 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 | 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 | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.585g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal 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.