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Pound cake vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pound cake and Beefsteak raw

  • Pound cake has more Folate, and Vitamin B1, however, Beefsteak raw has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beefsteak raw is 97% higher.
  • Beefsteak raw has 14 times less Folate than Pound cake. Pound cake has 42µg of Folate, while Beefsteak raw has 3µg.
  • Beefsteak raw is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw.

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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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
8
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw
Contains more Calcium +840%
Contains more Iron +35.1%
Contains more Magnesium +212.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +151.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Zinc +1132.6%
Contains more Copper +88.1%
Contains more Selenium +458%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Beefsteak raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 75% 18% 95% 34% 8% 145% 27% 0% 153%
Contains more Calcium +840%
Contains more Iron +35.1%
Contains more Magnesium +212.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +151.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Zinc +1132.6%
Contains more Copper +88.1%
Contains more Selenium +458%

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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
8
:
3
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw
Contains more Vitamin A +3916.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.8%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +647.2%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Beefsteak raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 3% 0% 19% 42% 95% 0% 126% 3% 337% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +3916.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.8%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +647.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
3
:
2
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw
Contains more Fats +160.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +363.6%
Contains more Protein +327.6%
Contains more Water +181.9%
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Beefsteak raw
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more Fats +160.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +363.6%
Contains more Protein +327.6%
Contains more Water +181.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
1
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1709%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Beefsteak raw
42% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.875 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.189 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1709%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61%

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 Beefsteak raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Beefsteak raw Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 0g Pound cake
Protein 5g 21.38g Beefsteak raw
Fats 13.96g 5.36g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 0g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 134kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 0g Beefsteak raw
Fiber 0.6g 0g Pound cake
Calcium 47mg 5mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 2mg Beefsteak raw
Magnesium 8mg 25mg Beefsteak raw
Phosphorus 140mg 220mg Beefsteak raw
Potassium 149mg 375mg Beefsteak raw
Sodium 377mg 55mg Beefsteak raw
Zinc 0.43mg 5.3mg Beefsteak raw
Copper 0.042mg 0.079mg Beefsteak raw
Manganese 0.11mg Pound cake
Selenium 5µg 27.9µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin A 241IU 6IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 2µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 3IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0.1µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.075mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.182mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 5.048mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.543mg Beefsteak raw
Folate 42µg 3µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 2.69µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.5µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.262mg Beefsteak raw
Threonine 153mg 1.099mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 1.09mg Beefsteak raw
Leucine 0.397mg 2.011mg Beefsteak raw
Lysine 0.198mg 2.247mg Beefsteak raw
Methionine 0.117mg 0.621mg Beefsteak raw
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.931mg Beefsteak raw
Valine 0.249mg 1.152mg Beefsteak raw
Histidine 0.117mg 0.868mg Beefsteak raw
Cholesterol 66mg 67mg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.192g 0.253g Pound cake
Saturated Fat 4.811g 1.875g Beefsteak raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.008g Beefsteak raw
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 2.354g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.189g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g 0.142g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Beefsteak raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
25%
Pound cake
52%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.936g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw 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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.