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 for 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +575% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +334% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +281% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +102.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +172.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +884.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +106.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +97.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +625% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.4% |
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:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +708.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +79.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +148.4% |
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Carbs
~58.2g
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
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +242.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.11mg | 1.083mg | 42% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 9.166g | 38% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 24.3µg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 382mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 839mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 7mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 10.351g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.261mg | 17% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 25g | 17% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 204mg | 16% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.298mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.358mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.62mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.427mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.16mg | 13% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 54mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.12µg | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 9.8g | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 3.1g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 3.185mg | 10% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 497kcal | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Folate | 42µg | 64µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 21µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 306mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.87mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 4.129g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.622mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 58.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 55.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.219mg | 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 |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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85%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.682g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.