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Pound cake vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pound cake and Coconut milk?

  • Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Choline, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Coconut milk is higher in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Coconut milk's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 82% more.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) 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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
8
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains more Calcium +193.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Iron +10.8%
Contains more Magnesium +362.5%
Contains more Potassium +76.5%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +55.8%
Contains more Copper +533.3%
Contains more Manganese +732.7%
Contains more Selenium +24%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Coconut milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 62% 27% 43% 24% 2% 19% 89% 120% 34%
Contains more Calcium +193.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Iron +10.8%
Contains more Magnesium +362.5%
Contains more Potassium +76.5%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +55.8%
Contains more Copper +533.3%
Contains more Manganese +732.7%
Contains more Selenium +24%

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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
11
:
1
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +565.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165%
Contains more Folate +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.033
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Coconut milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 10% 7% 0% 15% 11% 8% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +565.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165%
Contains more Folate +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.033

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
3
:
2
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains more Protein +118.3%
Contains more Carbs +868.2%
Contains more Other +115.5%
Contains more Fats +70.8%
Contains more Water +161.4%
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Coconut milk
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +118.3%
Contains more Carbs +868.2%
Contains more Other +115.5%
Contains more Fats +70.8%
Contains more Water +161.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
3
:
0
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1210%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Coconut milk
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 21.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.261 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1210%

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 milk
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Coconut milk Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 3.34g Pound cake
Protein 5g 2.29g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 23.84g Coconut milk
Carbs 53.64g 5.54g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 230kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 3.34g Coconut milk
Fiber 0.6g 2.2g Coconut milk
Calcium 47mg 16mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 1.64mg Coconut milk
Magnesium 8mg 37mg Coconut milk
Phosphorus 140mg 100mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 263mg Coconut milk
Sodium 377mg 15mg Coconut milk
Zinc 0.43mg 0.67mg Coconut milk
Copper 0.042mg 0.266mg Coconut milk
Manganese 0.11mg 0.916mg Coconut milk
Selenium 5µg 6.2µg Coconut milk
Vitamin A 241IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.15mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.026mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.76mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.183mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.033mg Pound cake
Folate 42µg 16µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.1µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.027mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg 0.083mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.09mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg 0.17mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg 0.101mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg 0.043mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.116mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg 0.139mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg 0.053mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Coconut milk
Trans Fat 0.192g Coconut milk
Saturated Fat 4.811g 21.14g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 1.014g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.261g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Coconut milk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Pound cake
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.329g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk 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 milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/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.