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Pound cake vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pound cake and baked beans

  • Pound cake has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5; however, baked beans are higher in fiber, copper, magnesium, and iron.
  • Pound cake covers your daily cholesterol needs 20% more than baked beans.
  • Baked beans have less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of pound cake is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Beans, baked, home prepared.

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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 31% 18% 32% 75% 53% 20% 47% 55% 33% 31%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +437.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.3%
Contains more IronIron +34.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +278.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +131.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14%

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 3.7% 0% 0% 0% 34% 11% 7.7% 9.3% 21% 0% 0% 36% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +408.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +295.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%

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% 5% 22% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.54 g
Fats: 5.15 g
Carbs: 21.63 g
Water: 65.17 g
Other: 2.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +171.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +148%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.8%
Contains more WaterWater +151.9%
Contains more OtherOther +64.1%

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
40% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.74 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +362%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.5%

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 Baked beans
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Baked beans DV% diff.
Cholesterol 66mg 5mg 20%
Fiber 0.6g 5.5g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.74g 18%
Threonine 153mg 0.228mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.049mg 15%
Fats 13.96g 5.15g 14%
Saturated fat 4.811g 1.948g 13%
Copper 0.042mg 0.159mg 13%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Carbs 53.64g 21.63g 11%
Calories 353kcal 155kcal 10%
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg 8%
Magnesium 8mg 43mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.408mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.155mg 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.255mg 6%
Iron 1.48mg 1.99mg 6%
Potassium 149mg 358mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.09mg 4%
Phosphorus 140mg 109mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.73mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.136mg 3%
Folate 42µg 48µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 2.133g 2%
Sodium 377mg 422mg 2%
Protein 5g 5.54g 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Calcium 47mg 61mg 1%
Selenium 5µg 5.7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 16.13g N/A
Sugar 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.067mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0.428mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0.379mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.086mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.287mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.282mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.153mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Baked beans
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
9%
Baked beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
39%
Baked beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.863g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals

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. Baked beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173731/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.