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Pound cake vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pound cake and Plum different?

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

Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Plums, 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
7
:
3
Plum
Plum
Contains more Calcium +683.3%
Contains more Iron +770.6%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +775%
Contains more Zinc +330%
Contains more Manganese +111.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +35.7%
Equal in Potassium - 157
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Plum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 7% 5% 7% 14% 0% 3% 19% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +683.3%
Contains more Iron +770.6%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +775%
Contains more Zinc +330%
Contains more Manganese +111.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +35.7%
Equal in Potassium - 157

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
Plum
Plum
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +857.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.1%
Contains more Folate +740%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +276.5%
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%
Plum
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 6% 0% 32% 7% 6% 8% 9% 7% 4% 0% 16%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +857.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.1%
Contains more Folate +740%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +276.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
4
:
1
Plum
Plum
Contains more Protein +614.3%
Contains more Fats +4885.7%
Contains more Carbs +369.7%
Contains more Other +313.5%
Contains more Water +237.2%
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
Plum
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +614.3%
Contains more Fats +4885.7%
Contains more Carbs +369.7%
Contains more Other +313.5%
Contains more Water +237.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
1
Plum
Plum
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2153.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7670.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Plum
9% 69% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2153.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7670.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
4
:
3
Plum
Plum
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1854.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +312.5%
Contains more Glucose +576%
Contains more Fructose +830.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Pound cake
34% 60% 3%
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
Plum
16% 51% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.57 g
Glucose: 5.07 g
Fructose: 3.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.08 g
Galactose: 0.14 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1854.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +312.5%
Contains more Glucose +576%
Contains more Fructose +830.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Plum
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Plum Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 10.02g Pound cake
Protein 5g 0.7g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 0.28g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 11.42g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 46kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g 0g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g 3.07g Plum
Sugar 33.36g 9.92g Plum
Fiber 0.6g 1.4g Plum
Calcium 47mg 6mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 0.17mg Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 7mg Pound cake
Phosphorus 140mg 16mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 157mg Plum
Sodium 377mg 0mg Plum
Zinc 0.43mg 0.1mg Pound cake
Copper 0.042mg 0.057mg Plum
Manganese 0.11mg 0.052mg Pound cake
Selenium 5µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 241IU 345IU Plum
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 17µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.26mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 9.5mg Plum
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.028mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.026mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.417mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.135mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.029mg Pound cake
Folate 42µg 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 6.4µg Plum
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.009mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg 0.01mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.014mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg 0.015mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg 0.016mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg 0.008mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.014mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg 0.016mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg 0.009mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Plum
Trans Fat 0.192g 0g Plum
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0.017g Plum
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 0.134g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.044g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Plum
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%
Plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
6%
Plum

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plum
Plum is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plum
Plum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plum
Plum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plum
Plum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)

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. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/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.