Pound cake vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pound cake and chicken sandwich
- Pound cake has more vitamin B12; however, chicken sandwich is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin E, and phosphorus.
- Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 38% more.
- Pound cake contains 3 times more vitamin B12 than chicken sandwich. Pound cake contains 0.36µg of vitamin B12, while chicken sandwich contains 0.13µg.
- Chicken sandwich contains less saturated fat.
- Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74, while the glycemic index of pound cake is 54.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.
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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 | -49.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +99.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +298% |
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 | +2233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +176.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +85.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +270.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +378% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +147.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +963.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.9% |
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:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +156.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +225.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +89.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.5% |
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
2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48.4% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~3.177g
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:
16.5 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.79 g
Fructose:
0.97 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.73 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2567.8% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +193.9% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +121.2% |
~equal in
Starch
~16.5g
~equal in
Glucose
~0.79g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 7.72mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.383mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 19.9µg | 27% |
| Protein | 5g | 16.28g | 23% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 753mg | 16% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 1.2mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 2.41mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 2.123g | 12% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 20.89g | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.13µg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 35mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 3µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 8.5µg | 6% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 35.3mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 185mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.23mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.219mg | 5% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 250kcal | 5% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 11.19g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.3mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 4.481g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 5IU | 4% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.77mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 1.4g | 3% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 245mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.067mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 3.177g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.61mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 58mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0.97g | 1% |
| Folate | 42µg | 47µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 19.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Starch | 17.36g | 16.5g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | 0.197g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 2.884g | 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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44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.688g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)