Pork vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pork and pound cake
- Pork has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and potassium; however, pound cake is richer in folate.
- Pork's daily need coverage for selenium is 73% more.
- Pork contains 13 times more vitamin B6 than pound cake. Pork contains 0.464mg of vitamin B6, while pound cake contains 0.036mg.
- Pork contains less sodium.
- Pound cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pound cake is 54, while the glycemic index of pork is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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 | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +183.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +455.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +806% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +147.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1122.2% |
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 DVitamin D | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +406.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +211.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +94.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +124.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +740% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +446.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +123.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~13.96g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 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 | +105% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +184.9% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~4.811g
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 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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| Selenium | 45.3µg | 5µg | 73% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.173mg | 59% |
| Protein | 27.32g | 5g | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.036mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 1.615mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 0g | 53.64g | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 0.43mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 3.419g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 140mg | 15% |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 153mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 377mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 0.36µg | 14% |
| Folate | 5µg | 42µg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 1.48mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 149mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 3.02g | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.249mg | 6% |
| Calories | 242kcal | 353kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 65.6mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 66mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 0.485mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0.8µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.65mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 34IU | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 5.23g | 4.811g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 13.92g | 13.96g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 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 |
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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
54%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.419g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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