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Pan dulce vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pan dulce and Pound cake

  • Pan dulce has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Copper, however, Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Pan dulce covers your daily Selenium needs 39% more than Pound cake.
  • Pound cake contains 4 times less Manganese than Pan dulce. Pan dulce contains 0.46mg of Manganese, while Pound cake contains 0.11mg.
  • Pan dulce has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread 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 17% 26% 9.1% 108% 40% 23% 40% 30% 60% 143%
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 +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83%
Contains more IronIron +93.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +188.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +318.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +424%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.9%

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.
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 4% 1.4% 5.8% 0% 94% 53% 65% 35% 13% 14% 4% 81% 16%
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% 14% 13% 24% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +947.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +227.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +125.4%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.249mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 12% 56% 22%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 11.58 g
Carbs: 56.38 g
Water: 21.54 g
Other: 1.08 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 +88.4%
Contains more FatsFats +20.6%
Contains more WaterWater +20.1%
Contains more OtherOther +41.7%
~equal in Carbs ~53.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.183 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 8% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 37.8 g
Sucrose: 3.86 g
Glucose: 3.58 g
Fructose: 4.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.01 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 +117.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +377.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1127.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +206.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +694.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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.
Pan dulce Pound cake
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pan dulce Pound cake Opinion
Calories 367kcal 353kcal Pan dulce
Protein 9.42g 5g Pan dulce
Fats 11.58g 13.96g Pound cake
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Pan dulce
Net carbs 54.08g 53.04g Pan dulce
Carbs 56.38g 53.64g Pan dulce
Cholesterol 30mg 66mg Pan dulce
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Magnesium 24mg 8mg Pan dulce
Calcium 86mg 47mg Pan dulce
Potassium 103mg 149mg Pound cake
Iron 2.87mg 1.48mg Pan dulce
Sugar 12.5g 33.36g Pan dulce
Fiber 2.3g 0.6g Pan dulce
Copper 0.121mg 0.042mg Pan dulce
Zinc 0.84mg 0.43mg Pan dulce
Starch 37.8g 17.36g Pan dulce
Phosphorus 94mg 140mg Pound cake
Sodium 228mg 377mg Pan dulce
Vitamin A 23IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A 5µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.46mg 0.11mg Pan dulce
Selenium 26.2µg 5µg Pan dulce
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.173mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 3.463mg 1.615mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B5 0.59mg 0.485mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.036mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.7µg Pound cake
Folate 108µg 42µg Pan dulce
Trans Fat 1.103g 0.192g Pound cake
Choline 29.1mg 65.6mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 2.183g 4.811g Pan dulce
Monounsaturated Fat 3.499g 3.02g Pan dulce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 3.419g Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Fructose 4.05g 0.33g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.066g 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.005g Pound cake
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.008g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.004g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g 2.895g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pan dulce 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
30%
Pan dulce
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Pan dulce
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.628g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce 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.

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. Pan dulce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167935/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.