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Pound cake vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pound cake and Corned beef?

  • Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B1, and Folate, yet Corned beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 53% more.
  • Pound cake has 7 times more Folate than Corned beef. While Pound cake has 42µg of Folate, Corned beef has only 6µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pound cake is lower.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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
5
:
5
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Calcium +487.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12%
Contains less Sodium -61.3%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Iron +25.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Zinc +965.1%
Contains more Copper +266.7%
Contains more Selenium +556%
Equal in Potassium - 145
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Corned beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Contains more Calcium +487.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12%
Contains less Sodium -61.3%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Iron +25.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Zinc +965.1%
Contains more Copper +266.7%
Contains more Selenium +556%
Equal in Potassium - 145

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
8
:
3
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +565.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +538.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +352.8%
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%
Corned beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +565.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +538.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +352.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
1
:
4
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Carbs +11312.8%
Contains more Protein +263.4%
Contains more Fats +36%
Contains more Water +131.1%
Contains more Other +69.3%
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
Corned beef
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more Carbs +11312.8%
Contains more Protein +263.4%
Contains more Fats +36%
Contains more Water +131.1%
Contains more Other +69.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
1
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +410.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +205.3%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Corned beef
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +410.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +205.3%

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 Corned beef
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Corned beef Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 0.47g Pound cake
Protein 5g 18.17g Corned beef
Fats 13.96g 18.98g Corned beef
Carbs 53.64g 0.47g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 251kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 0g Corned beef
Fiber 0.6g 0g Pound cake
Calcium 47mg 8mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 1.86mg Corned beef
Magnesium 8mg 12mg Corned beef
Phosphorus 140mg 125mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 145mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 973mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.43mg 4.58mg Corned beef
Copper 0.042mg 0.154mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.11mg 0.022mg Pound cake
Selenium 5µg 32.8µg Corned beef
Vitamin A 241IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.16mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 4IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0.1µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.026mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.17mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 3.03mg Corned beef
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.42mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.23mg Corned beef
Folate 42µg 6µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 1.63µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.5µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.119mg Corned beef
Threonine 153mg 0.726mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.827mg Corned beef
Leucine 0.397mg 1.445mg Corned beef
Lysine 0.198mg 1.536mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.117mg 0.473mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.718mg Corned beef
Valine 0.249mg 0.901mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.117mg 0.58mg Corned beef
Cholesterol 66mg 98mg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.192g Corned beef
Saturated Fat 4.811g 6.34g 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 9.22g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.67g 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 Corned beef
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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.529g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.