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Pound cake vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pound cake and coconut

  • Pound cake has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and choline; however, coconut has more manganese, copper, fiber, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for coconut is 124% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Nuts, coconut meat, raw.

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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% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +235.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.9%
Contains more IronIron +64.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +935.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +155.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1263.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102%

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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1145%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +750%
Contains more FolateFolate +61.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +442.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%

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
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +252.2%
Contains more OtherOther +59.4%
Contains more FatsFats +139.9%
Contains more WaterWater +81.6%

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
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +111.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +834.2%

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 Coconut
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Coconut DV% diff.
Saturated fat 4.811g 29.698g 113%
Manganese 0.11mg 1.5mg 60%
Copper 0.042mg 0.435mg 44%
Fiber 0.6g 9g 34%
Fats 13.96g 33.49g 30%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.366g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.02mg 18%
Sodium 377mg 20mg 16%
Threonine 153mg 0.121mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Carbs 53.64g 15.23g 13%
Iron 1.48mg 2.43mg 12%
Choline 65.6mg 12.1mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.066mg 9%
Selenium 5µg 10.1µg 9%
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.54mg 7%
Zinc 0.43mg 1.1mg 6%
Potassium 149mg 356mg 6%
Magnesium 8mg 32mg 6%
Folate 42µg 26µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 1.425g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.3mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Phosphorus 140mg 113mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.24mg 3%
Protein 5g 3.33g 3%
Calcium 47mg 14mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.054mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.2µg 1%
Calories 353kcal 354kcal 0%
Net carbs 53.04g 6.23g N/A
Sugar 33.36g 6.23g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.039mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.131mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0.247mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.062mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.202mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.077mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 24.887g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals

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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.