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Pound cake vs. Corn pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pound cake and corn pudding?

  • Pound cake is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, yet corn pudding is richer in vitamin B6.
  • Pound cake's daily need coverage for iron is 12% higher.
  • Pound cake has 3 times more Iron than corn pudding. Pound cake has 1.48mg of Iron, while corn pudding has 0.53mg.
  • Corn pudding contains less saturated Fat.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Corn pudding, home prepared types in this comparison.

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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 11% 12% 16% 20% 14% 13% 39% 37% 10% 33%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20.5%
Contains more IronIron +179.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22%
~equal in Copper ~0.043mg

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% 14% 13% 24% 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 12% 18% 5.4% 15% 17% 36% 19% 0% 29% 39% 1.3% 22% 30%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +240%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +252.8%

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
4% 5% 17% 72%
Protein: 4.42 g
Fats: 5.04 g
Carbs: 16.97 g
Water: 72.33 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.1%
Contains more FatsFats +177%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +216.1%
Contains more OtherOther +23.4%
Contains more WaterWater +179.6%

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
54% 33% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.55 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +101.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +521.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
100%
Starch: 8.68 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +100%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Corn pudding
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Corn pudding Opinion
Calories 353kcal 131kcal Pound cake
Protein 5g 4.42g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 5.04g Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 3.7mg Corn pudding
Net carbs 53.04g 15.77g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 16.97g Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 72mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 22IU Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 15mg Corn pudding
Calcium 47mg 39mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 176mg Corn pudding
Iron 1.48mg 0.53mg Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 6.59g Corn pudding
Fiber 0.6g 1.2g Corn pudding
Copper 0.042mg 0.043mg Corn pudding
Zinc 0.43mg 0.48mg Corn pudding
Starch 17.36g 8.68g Pound cake
Phosphorus 140mg 90mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 282mg Corn pudding
Vitamin A 241IU 296IU Corn pudding
Vitamin A 70µg 57µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.27mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0.5µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.11mg 0.079mg Pound cake
Selenium 5µg 6.1µg Corn pudding
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.069mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.154mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 1.033mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.127mg Corn pudding
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.31µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.5µg Pound cake
Folate 42µg 29µg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.192g 0.093g Corn pudding
Choline 65.6mg 55.5mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 4.811g 2.451g Corn pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 1.499g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.55g Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.059mg Corn pudding
Threonine 153mg 0.169mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.195mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg 0.438mg Corn pudding
Lysine 0.198mg 0.33mg Corn pudding
Methionine 0.117mg 0.114mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.216mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg 0.255mg Corn pudding
Histidine 0.117mg 0.11mg Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.006g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Corn pudding
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
19%
Corn pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
20%
Corn pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn pudding
Corn pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn pudding
Corn pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn pudding
Corn pudding is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn pudding
Corn pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Corn pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170492/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.