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Pound cake vs. Bread crumbs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pound cake and bread crumbs different?

  • Bread crumbs have more vitamin B1, iron, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, copper, folate, and fiber than pound cake.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for bread crumbs is 66% higher.

Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain are the varieties used in this article.

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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 31% 55% 17% 181% 85% 40% 71% 95% 120% 137%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +437.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +289.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.5%
Contains more IronIron +226.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +507.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +237.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +735.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +404%

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% 1.6% 0% 242% 93% 124% 33% 28% 44% 17% 80% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +349.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +459%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +310.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +288.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +154.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.35µg

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
13% 5% 72% 7% 3%
Protein: 13.35 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 71.98 g
Water: 6.51 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more FatsFats +163.4%
Contains more WaterWater +297.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +167%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.2%
Contains more OtherOther +86.9%

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
28% 24% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +195.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +66%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
91% 3% 4% 3%
Starch: 59.66 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 2.46 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.92 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +243.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +142.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +645.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +481.8%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Bread crumbs
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Bread crumbs DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.967mg 66%
Iron 1.48mg 4.83mg 42%
Selenium 5µg 25.2µg 37%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.919mg 35%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 6.634mg 31%
Copper 0.042mg 0.255mg 24%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Starch 17.36g 59.66g 17%
Protein 5g 13.35g 17%
Fiber 0.6g 4.5g 16%
Saturated fat 4.811g 1.203g 16%
Folate 42µg 107µg 16%
Sodium 377mg 732mg 15%
Threonine 153mg 0.427mg 15%
Calcium 47mg 183mg 14%
Fats 13.96g 5.3g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.403mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 2.06g 9%
Zinc 0.43mg 1.45mg 9%
Choline 65.6mg 14.6mg 9%
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg 8%
Magnesium 8mg 43mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.121mg 7%
Carbs 53.64g 71.98g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 1.023g 5%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.08mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Phosphorus 140mg 165mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 6.6µg 4%
Fructose 0.33g 2.46g 3%
Calories 353kcal 395kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.552mg 1%
Potassium 149mg 196mg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 67.48g N/A
Sugar 33.36g 6.2g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.35µg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.162mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.544mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0.963mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.232mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.655mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.6mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.296mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Bread crumbs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
26%
Pound cake
52%
Bread crumbs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
83%
Bread crumbs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.608g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs 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. Bread crumbs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174928/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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