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Pound cake vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pound cake and basil

  • Pound cake has more vitamin B12; however, basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 344% higher.
  • Basil has a higher glycemic index than pound cake.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Basil, fresh.

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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%
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1566.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +276.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98%
Contains more IronIron +114.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +816.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +943.6%

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.
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%
Basil
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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 60% 88% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +475.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +330.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +24300%
Contains more FolateFolate +61.9%

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
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2081.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1924.2%
Contains more WaterWater +255.9%
~equal in Other ~1.5g

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
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3331.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +778.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 60% 3%
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
Basil
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6% 6% 87%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.27 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3650%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1550%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 Basil
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Basil DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.7µg 414.8µg 344%
Manganese 0.11mg 1.148mg 45%
Copper 0.042mg 0.385mg 38%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.811g 0.041g 22%
Vitamin A 70µg 264µg 22%
Iron 1.48mg 3.17mg 21%
Fats 13.96g 0.64g 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.389g 20%
Calories 353kcal 23kcal 17%
Carbs 53.64g 2.65g 17%
Sodium 377mg 4mg 16%
Threonine 153mg 0.104mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.076mg 13%
Magnesium 8mg 64mg 13%
Calcium 47mg 177mg 13%
Phosphorus 140mg 56mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.034mg 12%
Choline 65.6mg 11.4mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.155mg 9%
Selenium 5µg 0.3µg 9%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Folate 42µg 68µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 0.088g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.209mg 6%
Protein 5g 3.15g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.902mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Fiber 0.6g 1.6g 4%
Potassium 149mg 295mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.81mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.8mg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 1.05g N/A
Sugar 33.36g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.039mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.051mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0.02g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Basil
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
104%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.77g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil 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.

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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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