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Pound cake vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pound cake and cellophane noodles

  • Pound cake has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5; however, cellophane noodles are richer in iron.
  • Pound cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 24% more.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pound cake is 54, while the glycemic index of cellophane noodles is 39.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated.

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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 2.1% 7.5% 0.88% 81% 27% 11% 14% 1.3% 13% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1390%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +337.5%
Contains more IronIron +46.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58%
~equal in Zinc ~0.41mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.1mg

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% 2.6% 0% 38% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 0% 1.5% 51%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +707.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +385%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
86% 13%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 86.09 g
Water: 13.42 g
Other: 0.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3025%
Contains more FatsFats +23166.7%
Contains more WaterWater +92.8%
Contains more OtherOther +466.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.5%

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
40% 19% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.018 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37650%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18894.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

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 Cellophane noodles
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Cellophane noodles DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.018g 23%
Saturated fat 4.811g 0.017g 22%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Fats 13.96g 0.06g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0mg 19%
Sodium 377mg 10mg 16%
Phosphorus 140mg 32mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Threonine 153mg 0.005mg 15%
Carbs 53.64g 86.09g 11%
Protein 5g 0.16g 10%
Folate 42µg 2µg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.2mg 9%
Iron 1.48mg 2.17mg 9%
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 0.008g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.1mg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Choline 65.6mg 93.2mg 5%
Selenium 5µg 7.9µg 5%
Potassium 149mg 10mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Copper 0.042mg 0.081mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.13mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.15mg 2%
Calcium 47mg 25mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.05mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg 1%
Calories 353kcal 351kcal 0%
Net carbs 53.04g 85.59g N/A
Sugar 33.36g 0g N/A
Fiber 0.6g 0.5g 0%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.41mg 0%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.1mg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.002mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.007mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0.011mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.01mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.005mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Cellophane noodles
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
9%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cellophane noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174258/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.