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

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Differences between pound cake and club sandwich

  • Club sandwich is higher than pound cake in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B5, and vitamin K.
  • Club sandwich's daily need coverage for selenium is 36% higher.
  • Pound cake has 2 times more saturated fat than club sandwich. While pound cake has 4.811g of saturated fat, club sandwich has only 3.109g.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +102.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +211.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +396%
~equal in Iron ~1.37mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +245.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +722.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +411.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.61mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.172mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +73.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +170%
Contains more ProteinProtein +243.8%
Contains more WaterWater +103%
Contains more OtherOther +54.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
39% 37% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +81.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.949g

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 Club sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Club sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 5µg 24.8µg 36%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 5.575mg 25%
Protein 5g 17.19g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.296mg 20%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Carbs 53.64g 19.87g 11%
Sodium 377mg 630mg 11%
Phosphorus 140mg 215mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 1.88g 10%
Fats 13.96g 8.05g 9%
Zinc 0.43mg 1.34mg 8%
Saturated fat 4.811g 3.109g 8%
Calories 353kcal 220kcal 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.826mg 7%
Cholesterol 66mg 46mg 7%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 8.7µg 6%
Magnesium 8mg 32mg 6%
Copper 0.042mg 0.089mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.186mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.47µg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.4mg 5%
Calcium 47mg 95mg 5%
Manganese 0.11mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0.1µg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 5IU 4%
Vitamin A 70µg 35µg 4%
Folate 42µg 31µg 3%
Choline 65.6mg 47.8mg 3%
Potassium 149mg 226mg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 1.2g 2%
Iron 1.48mg 1.37mg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 18.67g N/A
Sugar 33.36g 4.68g N/A
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.61mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.172mg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g 0.071g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 2.949g 0%
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%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.004g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Club sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
26%
Pound cake
37%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.702g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.