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Pound cake vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pound cake and Cheese sandwich

  • The amount of Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B2 in Cheese sandwich is higher than in Pound cake.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need of Manganese 42% more than Pound cake.
  • Pound cake contains 9 times more Cholesterol than Cheese sandwich. While Pound cake contains 66mg of Cholesterol, Cheese sandwich contains only 7mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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
1
:
9
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains less Sodium -55.1%
Contains more Calcium +334%
Contains more Iron +77%
Contains more Magnesium +575%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.9%
Contains more Potassium +105.4%
Contains more Zinc +102.3%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Manganese +884.5%
Contains more Selenium +386%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Cheese sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains less Sodium -55.1%
Contains more Calcium +334%
Contains more Iron +77%
Contains more Magnesium +575%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.9%
Contains more Potassium +105.4%
Contains more Zinc +102.3%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Manganese +884.5%
Contains more Selenium +386%

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
:
7
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains more Vitamin A +239.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +625%
Contains more Folate +52.4%
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%
Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +239.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +625%
Contains more Folate +52.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
1
:
4
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains more Water +708.4%
Contains more Protein +96%
Contains more Fats +79.1%
Contains more Other +148.4%
Equal in Carbs - 58.2
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
Cheese sandwich
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Water +708.4%
Contains more Protein +96%
Contains more Fats +79.1%
Contains more Other +148.4%
Equal in Carbs - 58.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
0
:
3
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +242.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.1%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Cheese sandwich
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +242.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.1%

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 Cheese sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Protein 5g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 13.96g 25g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 53.64g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Calories 353kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 0.6g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 47mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 1.48mg 2.62mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 8mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 140mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 149mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 377mg 839mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.43mg 0.87mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.042mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 0.11mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 5µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 241IU 71IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 21µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 3.185mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 42µg 64µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.12µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 153mg 0.298mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.397mg 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.198mg 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.117mg 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.249mg 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.117mg 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 66mg 7mg Cheese sandwich
Trans Fat 0.192g Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.811g 4.129g Cheese sandwich
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 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 9.166g Cheese sandwich
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Cheese sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.682g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (54)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.