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Patty vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between patty and pound cake?

  • Patty is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, yet pound cake is higher in vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin A.
  • Patty's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 70% more.
  • Patty has 10 times more zinc than pound cake. While patty has 4.12mg of zinc, pound cake has only 0.43mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pound cake is lower.
  • The glycemic index of patty is lower.

We used USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types in this article.

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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.
Patty
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 24% 72% 24% 112% 62% 9.7% 2.2% 81%
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 +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.5%
Contains more IronIron +30.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +858.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +196%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +571.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +547.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~140mg

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.
Patty
3
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% 0% 0% 0% 11% 37% 72% 19% 49% 256% 0% 4.5% 0%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +494.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +469.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +302.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Patty
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15% 16% 65% 5%
Protein: 14.63 g
Fats: 15.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 4.96 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 +192.6%
Contains more FatsFats +12.4%
Contains more WaterWater +150.2%
Contains more OtherOther +224.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Patty
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.333 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.643 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 +127.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +431.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Patty Pound cake
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Patty Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 0.36µg 70%
Zinc 4.12mg 0.43mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.643g 3.419g 19%
Protein 14.63g 5g 19%
Carbs 0g 53.64g 18%
Selenium 14.8µg 5µg 18%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.214mg 0.036mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.846mg 1.615mg 14%
Sodium 74mg 377mg 13%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.173mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 6.861g 3.02g 10%
Folate 6µg 42µg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.249mg 7%
Saturated fat 6.333g 4.811g 7%
Calories 204kcal 353kcal 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Iron 1.93mg 1.48mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.485mg 4%
Cholesterol 53mg 66mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Calcium 7mg 47mg 4%
Potassium 269mg 149mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.11mg 4%
Fats 15.69g 13.96g 3%
Copper 0.073mg 0.042mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Magnesium 18mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Phosphorus 145mg 140mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 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 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Patty 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
34%
Patty
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Patty
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.522g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Patty
Patty is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Patty
Patty is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Patty
Patty contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Patty
Patty is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Patty
Patty is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. 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.