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Pound cake vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pound cake and black gram

  • The amount of copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, manganese, folate, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium in black gram is higher than in pound cake.
  • Black gram covers your daily need for copper, 104% more than pound cake.
  • Pound cake contains 42 times more saturated fat than black gram. While pound cake contains 4.811g of saturated fat, black gram contains only 0.114g.
  • Black gram has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of black gram is 43, while the glycemic index of pound cake is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Mungo beans, mature seeds, 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 191% 41% 87% 284% 327% 91% 162% 5% 199% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3237.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +559.7%
Contains more IronIron +411.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2235.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +679.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +170.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1288.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64%

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% 0.33% 0% 0% 68% 59% 27% 54% 65% 0% 0% 162% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +680.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +414.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.254mg

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
25% 59% 11% 3%
Protein: 25.21 g
Fats: 1.64 g
Carbs: 58.99 g
Water: 10.8 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +751.2%
Contains more WaterWater +139.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +404.2%
Contains more OtherOther +119.6%
~equal in Carbs ~58.99g

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
9% 7% 84%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.071 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3452.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +219.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%

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 Black gram
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Black gram DV% diff.
Copper 0.042mg 0.981mg 104%
Iron 1.48mg 7.57mg 76%
Fiber 0.6g 18.3g 71%
Magnesium 8mg 267mg 62%
Manganese 0.11mg 1.527mg 62%
Folate 42µg 216µg 44%
Protein 5g 25.21g 40%
Phosphorus 140mg 379mg 34%
Zinc 0.43mg 3.35mg 27%
Potassium 149mg 983mg 25%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.811g 0.114g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.281mg 19%
Fats 13.96g 1.64g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 1.071g 16%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Sodium 377mg 38mg 15%
Threonine 153mg 0.875mg 14%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Calcium 47mg 138mg 9%
Vitamin A 70µg 1µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.273mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.906mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 0.085g 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Selenium 5µg 8.2µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Carbs 53.64g 58.99g 2%
Calories 353kcal 341kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 1.447mg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 40.69g N/A
Sugar 33.36g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.254mg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.263mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 1.287mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 2.089mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 1.674mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.367mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 1.473mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 1.416mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.706mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Black gram
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
34%
Black gram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
143%
Black gram

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.697g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
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. Black gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174259/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.