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Pound cake vs. Absinthe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pound cake and absinthe

  • The amount of phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B3 in pound cake is higher than in absinthe.
  • Pound cake covers your daily need for saturated fat, 24% more than absinthe.
  • The amount of saturated fat in absinthe is lower.
  • Absinthe has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of absinthe is 0, while the glycemic index of pound cake is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 100 proof.

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7350%
Contains more IronIron +3600%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +975%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +511.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
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% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6125%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
58% 43%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.5 g
Other: 42.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +122.3%
Contains more OtherOther +2677.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Absinthe DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0g 23%
Saturated fat 4.811g 0g 22%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Fats 13.96g 0g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.004mg 19%
Phosphorus 140mg 4mg 19%
Carbs 53.64g 0g 18%
Iron 1.48mg 0.04mg 18%
Sodium 377mg 1mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Threonine 153mg 0mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.006mg 14%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Folate 42µg 0µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.013mg 10%
Protein 5g 0g 10%
Selenium 5µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin A 70µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 0g 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Calcium 47mg 0mg 5%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.04mg 4%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.018mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Potassium 149mg 2mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Calories 353kcal 295kcal 3%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.001mg 3%
Copper 0.042mg 0.021mg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Magnesium 8mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 0g N/A
Sugar 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Absinthe
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
26%
Pound cake
0%
Absinthe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
1%
Absinthe

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Absinthe
Absinthe contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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
  2. Absinthe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173664/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.