Pound cake vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pound cake and caramel
- Pound cake has more iron, choline, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and selenium; however, caramel has more calcium.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for pound cake is 20% higher.
- Caramel has 11 times less vitamin B3 than pound cake. Pound cake has 1.615mg of vitamin B3, while caramel has 0.148mg.
- Caramel is lower in cholesterol.
- Caramel has a higher glycemic index than pound cake.
Food types used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Candies, caramels.
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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 IronIron | +957.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +177.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +112.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +193.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35% |
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 | +483.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +68% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +991.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +950% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +720% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.6% |
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:
4.6 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
77 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +204.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~4.6g
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
2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.478 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +95.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.5% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.478g
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 66mg | 7mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.14mg | 17% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.192mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 2.476g | 11% |
| Folate | 42µg | 4µg | 10% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 8mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 138mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 0.148mg | 9% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 8.1g | 9% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 77g | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Selenium | 5µg | 1.8µg | 6% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 245mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 12µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.103mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 1.542g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.011mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 114mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.62mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.018mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 214mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 382kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 4.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.256mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.46mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 65.5g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 3.478g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.115mg | 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 |
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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
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16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pound cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.335g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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