Pecan vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pecan and pound cake
- Pecan has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, fiber, magnesium, and phosphorus; however, pound cake is richer in vitamin B12.
- Pecan's daily need coverage for manganese is 191% more.
- Pecan contains 29 times more copper than pound cake. Pecan contains 1.2mg of copper, while pound cake contains 0.042mg.
- Pound cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pound cake is 54, while the glycemic index of pecan is 10.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, pecans 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 | +1412.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +48.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +175.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2757.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +953.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3990.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +115.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +281.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +77.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +483.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +105.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +91.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.17 g
Fats:
71.97 g
Carbs:
13.86 g
Water:
3.52 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +83.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +415.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +287% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +634.9% |
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Other
~1.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.614 g
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 | +1251% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +532.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.46 g
Sucrose:
3.9 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 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 StarchStarch | +3673.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +686.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1775% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +725% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.5mg | 0.11mg | 191% |
| Copper | 1.2mg | 0.042mg | 129% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 3.419g | 121% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 3.02g | 94% |
| Fats | 71.97g | 13.96g | 89% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.173mg | 41% |
| Zinc | 4.53mg | 0.43mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 0.6g | 36% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 8mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 140mg | 20% |
| Calories | 691kcal | 353kcal | 17% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 377mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 1.48mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 13.86g | 53.64g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.036mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.249mg | 9% |
| Protein | 9.17g | 5g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 0.485mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 149mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 70µg | 7% |
| Starch | 0.46g | 17.36g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 6.18g | 4.811g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 0.65mg | 5% |
| Folate | 22µg | 42µg | 5% |
| Choline | 40.5mg | 65.6mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 1.615mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 5µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 1.7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.598mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.287mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 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 |
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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 Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.369g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan 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.