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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 for 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.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index than beefsteak raw.

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.
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 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +840%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +212.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.7%
Contains more IronIron +35.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1132.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 0% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +647.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +160.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +363.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +327.6%
Contains more WaterWater +181.9%

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
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1709%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 2.69µg 97%
Zinc 0.43mg 5.3mg 44%
Selenium 5µg 27.9µg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.543mg 39%
Protein 5g 21.38g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.189g 22%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 5.048mg 21%
Carbs 53.64g 0g 18%
Threonine 153mg 1.099mg 14%
Sodium 377mg 55mg 14%
Fats 13.96g 5.36g 13%
Saturated fat 4.811g 1.875g 13%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Phosphorus 140mg 220mg 11%
Calories 353kcal 134kcal 11%
Folate 42µg 3µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Vitamin A 70µg 2µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.075mg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Iron 1.48mg 2mg 7%
Potassium 149mg 375mg 7%
Manganese 0.11mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.182mg 5%
Copper 0.042mg 0.079mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0.1µg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 3IU 4%
Calcium 47mg 5mg 4%
Magnesium 8mg 25mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 2.354g 2%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Net carbs 53.04g 0g N/A
Cholesterol 66mg 67mg 0%
Sugar 33.36g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.262mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.868mg 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 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Beefsteak raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Pound cake
48%
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.