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Pound cake vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pound cake and Buttermilk different?

  • Pound cake is higher than Buttermilk in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Choline, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Pound cake covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 21% more than Buttermilk.
  • Pound cake contains 30 times more Iron than Buttermilk. Pound cake contains 1.48mg of Iron, while Buttermilk contains 0.05mg.
  • Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol.

Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat types were 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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
6
:
4
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Iron +2860%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.3%
Contains more Copper +281.8%
Contains more Manganese +5400%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +146.8%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -49.6%
Equal in Potassium - 151
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +2860%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.3%
Contains more Copper +281.8%
Contains more Manganese +5400%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +146.8%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -49.6%
Equal in Potassium - 151
Equal in Zinc - 0.42

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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
11
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Vitamin A +412.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2684.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.4%
Contains more Folate +740%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.034
Pound cake
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%
Buttermilk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +412.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2684.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.4%
Contains more Folate +740%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.034

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
4
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Protein +51.1%
Contains more Fats +1486.4%
Contains more Carbs +1019.8%
Contains more Other +71.9%
Contains more Water +248.4%
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Buttermilk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Protein +51.1%
Contains more Fats +1486.4%
Contains more Carbs +1019.8%
Contains more Other +71.9%
Contains more Water +248.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1089%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10260.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1089%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10260.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%

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 Buttermilk
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 4.79g Pound cake
Protein 5g 3.31g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 0.88g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 4.79g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 40kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 4.79g Buttermilk
Fiber 0.6g 0g Pound cake
Calcium 47mg 116mg Buttermilk
Iron 1.48mg 0.05mg Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 11mg Buttermilk
Phosphorus 140mg 89mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 151mg Buttermilk
Sodium 377mg 190mg Buttermilk
Zinc 0.43mg 0.42mg Pound cake
Copper 0.042mg 0.011mg Pound cake
Manganese 0.11mg 0.002mg Pound cake
Selenium 5µg 2µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 241IU 47IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 14µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.05mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 1IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.034mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.154mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.058mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.275mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.034mg Pound cake
Folate 42µg 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.22µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.1µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.042mg Buttermilk
Threonine 153mg 0.141mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.171mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg 0.313mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.117mg 0.087mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.171mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg 0.217mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg 0.1mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 4mg Buttermilk
Trans Fat 0.192g Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0.548g Buttermilk
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 0.254g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.033g Pound cake
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Buttermilk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Pound cake
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.263g)

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.