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Pound cake vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pound cake and Figs different?

  • Pound cake is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Iron, Choline, and Vitamin B1, however, Figs are richer in Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pound cake is 24% higher.

Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Figs, raw are the varieties used 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
5
:
5
Figs
Figs
Contains more Calcium +34.3%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains more Zinc +186.7%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Potassium +55.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +16.4%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Figs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +34.3%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains more Zinc +186.7%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Potassium +55.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +16.4%

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
9
:
3
Figs
Figs
Contains more Vitamin A +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +398%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.7%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +176.5%
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%
Figs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +398%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.7%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +176.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
4
:
1
Figs
Figs
Contains more Protein +566.7%
Contains more Fats +4553.3%
Contains more Carbs +179.7%
Contains more Other +131.8%
Contains more Water +205.8%
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
Figs
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +566.7%
Contains more Fats +4553.3%
Contains more Carbs +179.7%
Contains more Other +131.8%
Contains more Water +205.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
1
Figs
Figs
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4475.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2274.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Figs
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4475.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2274.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

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 Figs
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
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Figs Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 16.28g Pound cake
Protein 5g 0.75g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 0.3g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 19.18g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 74kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 16.26g Figs
Fiber 0.6g 2.9g Figs
Calcium 47mg 35mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 0.37mg Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 17mg Figs
Phosphorus 140mg 14mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 232mg Figs
Sodium 377mg 1mg Figs
Zinc 0.43mg 0.15mg Pound cake
Copper 0.042mg 0.07mg Figs
Manganese 0.11mg 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 5µg 0.2µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 241IU 142IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 7µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.11mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.06mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.05mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.4mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.3mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.113mg Figs
Folate 42µg 6µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 4.7µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.006mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg 0.024mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.023mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg 0.033mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg 0.03mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg 0.006mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.018mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg 0.028mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg 0.011mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Figs
Trans Fat 0.192g 0g Figs
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0.06g Figs
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 0.066g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.144g 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 Figs
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
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.751g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.