Pound cake vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pound cake and arugula different?
- Pound cake is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, arugula is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for arugula is 89% higher.
- Arugula has a lower glycemic index (32) than pound cake (54).
Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Arugula, raw are the varieties used 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.
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +169.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1566.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +487.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +240.4% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +147.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +81% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +191.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +51.2% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +293.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +189.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +429.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +328.8% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +70% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +102.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6288.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +131% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 108.6µg | 89% |
Cholesterol | 66mg | 0mg | 22% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 0.319g | 21% |
Saturated fat | 4.811g | 0.086g | 21% |
Fats | 13.96g | 0.66g | 20% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 15mg | 17% |
Carbs | 53.64g | 3.65g | 17% |
Calories | 353kcal | 25kcal | 16% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
Sodium | 377mg | 27mg | 15% |
Threonine | 153mg | 15% | |
Folate | 42µg | 97µg | 14% |
Phosphorus | 140mg | 52mg | 13% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.086mg | 13% |
Calcium | 47mg | 160mg | 11% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.044mg | 11% |
Selenium | 5µg | 0.3µg | 9% |
Magnesium | 8mg | 47mg | 9% |
Choline | 65.6mg | 15.3mg | 9% |
Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.321mg | 9% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 0.305mg | 8% |
Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0.049g | 7% |
Potassium | 149mg | 369mg | 6% |
Vitamin A | 70µg | 119µg | 5% |
Protein | 5g | 2.58g | 5% |
Copper | 0.042mg | 0.076mg | 4% |
Fiber | 0.6g | 1.6g | 4% |
Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.073mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.437mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 53.04g | 2.05g | N/A |
Iron | 1.48mg | 1.46mg | 0% |
Sugar | 33.36g | 2.05g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
0.66 g
Carbs:
3.65 g
Water:
91.71 g
Other:
1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +93.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2015.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1369.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +254.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.319 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6063.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +971.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |