Pound cake vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pound cake and cheese different?
- Pound cake is higher in iron and vitamin B1; however, cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cheese is 70% higher.
- Pound cake contains 11 times more iron than cheese. While pound cake contains 1.48mg of iron, cheese contains only 0.14mg.
- Pound cake has less saturated fat.
- Cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than pound cake (54).
Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Cheese, cheddar 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +957.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +307.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +237.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1410.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +746.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +225% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +470% |
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 DVitamin D | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +496.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2637.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +297.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +371.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +205.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +41.2% |
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:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1635.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +357.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +138.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +142.5% |
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
18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +140.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +206.2% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.12 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +188.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +958.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 47mg | 710mg | 66% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 18.867g | 64% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 455mg | 45% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 28.5µg | 43% |
| Protein | 5g | 22.87g | 36% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 1.1µg | 31% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 33.31g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 330µg | 29% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 3.64mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 3.09g | 17% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.14mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 9.246g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.428mg | 14% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 1.044mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 1.421g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.029mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 653mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 99mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 0.059mg | 10% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 16.5mg | 9% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 27mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.027mg | 4% |
| Folate | 42µg | 27µg | 4% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 404kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 76mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 24IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 3.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | 0.917g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 1.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 1.939mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 1.074mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 1.404mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.017g | 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 | 0.007g | 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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35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.056g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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