Pound cake vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pound cake and cashew?
- Cashew is richer than pound cake in copper, magnesium, manganese, iron, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin K.
- Cashew's daily need coverage for copper is 239% more.
- The glycemic index of cashew is lower.
We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +3550% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +343% |
| Contains more IronIron | +351.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +5126.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1244.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +323.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1404.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +298% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +329.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +68% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +38.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +144.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1058.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1905.9% |
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:
18.22 g
Fats:
43.85 g
Carbs:
30.19 g
Water:
5.2 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +397.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +264.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +214.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66% |
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
7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.845 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +688% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +129.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
23.49 g
Sucrose:
5.81 g
Glucose:
0.05 g
Fructose:
0.05 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +428.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1400% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +560% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +35.3% |
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 2.195mg | 239% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 292mg | 68% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 1.655mg | 67% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 6.68mg | 65% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 593mg | 65% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 23.797g | 52% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 5.78mg | 49% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 43.85g | 46% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 7.845g | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.417mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 19.9µg | 27% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 34.1µg | 27% |
| Protein | 5g | 18.22g | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.423mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 12mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 660mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.058mg | 15% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.688mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 7.783g | 14% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 3.3g | 11% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 553kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.864mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 30.19g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Folate | 42µg | 25µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 1.062mg | 3% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 23.49g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.9mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 26.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 5.91g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.789mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 1.472mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 1.094mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0.05g | 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 | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
200%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.972g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew 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.