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

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How are Pound cake and Corn syrup different?

  • Pound cake has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B3 than Corn syrup.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pound cake is 24% higher.
  • Corn syrup has less Saturated Fat.

Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Syrups, corn, dark 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
:
2
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1172.7%
Contains more Potassium +238.6%
Contains more Zinc +975%
Contains more Selenium +72.4%
Contains less Sodium -58.9%
Contains more Copper +26.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 8
Equal in Manganese - 0.1
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Corn syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1172.7%
Contains more Potassium +238.6%
Contains more Zinc +975%
Contains more Selenium +72.4%
Contains less Sodium -58.9%
Contains more Copper +26.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 8
Equal in Manganese - 0.1

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
:
0
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1472.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7975%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2008.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Corn syrup
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1472.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7975%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2008.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
4
:
1
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Other +282.5%
Contains more Carbs +44.6%
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
Corn syrup
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Other +282.5%
Contains more Carbs +44.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 77.59g Corn syrup
Protein 5g 0g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 0g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calories 353kcal 286kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 77.59g Pound cake
Fiber 0.6g 0g Pound cake
Calcium 47mg 18mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 0.37mg Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 8mg
Phosphorus 140mg 11mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 44mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 155mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.43mg 0.04mg Pound cake
Copper 0.042mg 0.053mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0.11mg 0.1mg Pound cake
Selenium 5µg 2.9µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 241IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.011mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.009mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.02mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.023mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.009mg Pound cake
Folate 42µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Corn syrup
Trans Fat 0.192g Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0g Corn syrup
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 0g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0g 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 Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.811g)

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 syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.