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Pound cake vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pound cake and Blue cheese

  • Pound cake has more Iron, however, Blue cheese has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Blue cheese is 69% higher.
  • Blue cheese has 5 times less Iron than Pound cake. Pound cake has 1.48mg of Iron, while Blue cheese has 0.31mg.
  • Pound cake is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Cheese, blue.

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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
4
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6
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Iron +377.4%
Contains less Sodium -67.1%
Contains more Manganese +1122.2%
Contains more Calcium +1023.4%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.4%
Contains more Potassium +71.8%
Contains more Zinc +518.6%
Contains more Selenium +190%
Equal in Copper - 0.04
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +377.4%
Contains less Sodium -67.1%
Contains more Manganese +1122.2%
Contains more Calcium +1023.4%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.4%
Contains more Potassium +71.8%
Contains more Zinc +518.6%
Contains more Selenium +190%
Equal in Copper - 0.04

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
5
:
6
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin D +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +496.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +199.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.2%
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%
Blue cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin D +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +496.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +199.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
1
:
4
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Carbs +2192.3%
Contains more Protein +328%
Contains more Fats +105.9%
Contains more Water +63.9%
Contains more Other +234%
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
Blue cheese
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more Carbs +2192.3%
Contains more Protein +328%
Contains more Fats +105.9%
Contains more Water +63.9%
Contains more Other +234%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
1
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +327.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.5%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +327.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.5%

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 Blue cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 2.34g Pound cake
Protein 5g 21.4g Blue cheese
Fats 13.96g 28.74g Blue cheese
Carbs 53.64g 2.34g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 353kcal
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 0.5g Blue cheese
Fiber 0.6g 0g Pound cake
Calcium 47mg 528mg Blue cheese
Iron 1.48mg 0.31mg Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 23mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 140mg 387mg Blue cheese
Potassium 149mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 377mg 1146mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.43mg 2.66mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.042mg 0.04mg Pound cake
Manganese 0.11mg 0.009mg Pound cake
Selenium 5µg 14.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin A 241IU 721IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 198µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.25mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 21IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0.5µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.029mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 1.016mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 42µg 36µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 1.22µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 153mg 0.785mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 0.397mg 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 0.198mg 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.117mg 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 0.249mg 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.117mg 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 66mg 75mg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.192g Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 4.811g 18.669g Pound cake
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 7.778g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.8g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Blue cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 769mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.858g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese 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.

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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.