Pound cake vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pound cake and cheesecake?
- Pound cake is higher in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and folate, yet cheesecake is higher in vitamin A.
- Cheesecake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 26% more.
- Pound cake has 8 times more vitamin B3 than cheesecake. While pound cake has 1.615mg of vitamin B3, cheesecake has only 0.195mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pound cake is lower.
We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Cheesecake commercially prepared types 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 | +65.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +134.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +517.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +728.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +111.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +127.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +158.8% |
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:
5.5 g
Fats:
22.5 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
45.6 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +110.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +76.3% |
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Protein
~5.5g
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
9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +113.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +185.9% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 9.921g | 23% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.222mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 8.634g | 14% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 22.5g | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 1.602g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.028mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.63mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 159µg | 10% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 25.5g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 0.195mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.17µg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 93mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Folate | 42µg | 18µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.193mg | 4% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 45.9mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 55mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 438mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 4.4µg | 2% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 321kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.571mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0.5µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 18IU | 2% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 90mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.51mg | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 5.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.052mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 25.1g | N/A |
| Calcium | 47mg | 51mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 21.8g | N/A |
| Selenium | 5µg | 5.2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.464mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.005g | 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
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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.11g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheesecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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