Pound cake vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pound cake and biscuits?
- Pound cake is richer in vitamin B12, yet biscuits are richer in selenium, calcium, iron, vitamin B1, manganese, and vitamin B3.
- Biscuits' daily need coverage for selenium is 26% higher.
- Pound cake has 22 times more cholesterol than biscuits. Pound cake has 66mg of cholesterol, while biscuits have 3mg.
We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +23.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +95.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +95.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +243.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +290% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +105.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.2% |
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:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +109.2% |
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
4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +129.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 5µg | 19.5µg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 3mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 235mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.9mg | 18% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.211mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.356mg | 15% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.08µg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.378mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 6.93g | 10% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 580mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 2.949mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 8% | |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.31mg | 5% |
| Folate | 42µg | 61µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 4.163g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.082mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 1.5g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
| Protein | 5g | 7g | 4% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 16.3g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.285mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 164mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 44.6g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 4.324g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 121mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 353kcal | 353kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.161mg | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.487g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.