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Pound cake vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pound cake and Biscuit?

  • Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12, yet Biscuit is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Biscuit's daily need coverage for Selenium is 26% higher.
  • Pound cake has 22 times more Cholesterol than Biscuit. Pound cake has 66mg of Cholesterol, while Biscuit has 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 Potassium +23.1%
Contains less Sodium -35%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +95.9%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.1%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Copper +95.2%
Contains more Manganese +243.6%
Contains more Selenium +290%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Contains less Sodium -35%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +95.9%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.1%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Copper +95.2%
Contains more Manganese +243.6%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +193.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.6%
Contains more Folate +45.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.035
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +193.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.6%
Contains more Folate +45.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.035

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +20.3%
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Fats +16.8%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Contains more Other +109.2%
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Carbs +20.3%
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Fats +16.8%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Contains more Other +109.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.8%
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Pound cake Biscuit
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 43.1g Pound cake
Protein 5g 7g Biscuit
Fats 13.96g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 53.64g 44.6g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 353kcal
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 0.6g 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 47mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 1.48mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 8mg 18mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 140mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 149mg 121mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 580mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.43mg 0.54mg Biscuit
Copper 0.042mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.11mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 5µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 241IU 82IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.285mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.035mg Pound cake
Folate 42µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.08µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 153mg 0.211mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.397mg 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.198mg 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.117mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.249mg 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.117mg 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 66mg 3mg Biscuit
Trans Fat 0.192g Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.811g 4.324g Biscuit
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 4.163g Biscuit
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Biscuit
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
25%
Pound cake
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.18g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.487g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
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.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.