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Pound cake vs. Allspice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pound cake and allspice

  • Pound cake is higher in vitamin B12; however, allspice is richer in manganese, fiber, iron, calcium, copper, vitamin C, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Allspice's daily need coverage for manganese is 123% higher.
  • Allspice has a lower glycemic index (15) than pound cake (54).

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Spices, allspice, ground.

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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 96% 198% 92% 265% 184% 28% 48% 10% 384% 15%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1587.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1306.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +600.7%
Contains more IronIron +377%
Contains more CopperCopper +1216.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +134.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2575.5%

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 131% 9% 0% 0% 25% 15% 54% 0% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +295.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +483.3%

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
6% 9% 72% 8% 5%
Protein: 6.09 g
Fats: 8.69 g
Carbs: 72.12 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more FatsFats +60.6%
Contains more WaterWater +205.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.5%
Contains more OtherOther +203.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
46% 12% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.36 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +357.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47%

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 Allspice
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
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Allspice DV% diff.
Manganese 0.11mg 2.943mg 123%
Fiber 0.6g 21.6g 84%
Iron 1.48mg 7.06mg 70%
Calcium 47mg 661mg 61%
Copper 0.042mg 0.553mg 57%
Vitamin C 0mg 39.2mg 44%
Magnesium 8mg 135mg 30%
Potassium 149mg 1044mg 26%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.063mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.21mg 13%
Sodium 377mg 77mg 13%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Saturated fat 4.811g 2.55g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 2.86mg 8%
Fats 13.96g 8.69g 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 2.36g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.101mg 6%
Carbs 53.64g 72.12g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 0.66g 6%
Calories 353kcal 263kcal 5%
Vitamin A 70µg 27µg 5%
Zinc 0.43mg 1.01mg 5%
Selenium 5µg 2.7µg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Phosphorus 140mg 113mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Protein 5g 6.09g 2%
Folate 42µg 36µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 50.52g N/A
Sugar 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g 0g 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 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 Allspice
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
24%
Allspice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
132%
Allspice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Allspice
Allspice contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.261g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Allspice
Allspice 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
  2. Allspice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171315/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.