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Pound cake vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pound cake and crème caramel

  • Pound cake has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and phosphorus; however, crème caramel has more selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pound cake is 15% higher.
  • Crème caramel has 20 times less vitamin B3 than pound cake. Pound cake has 1.615mg of vitamin B3, while crème caramel has 0.082mg.
  • Crème caramel is lower in sodium.
  • Crème caramel has a higher glycemic index than pound cake.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 6.4% 25% 10% 14% 9.3% 13% 41% 6.9% 1.3% 47%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.3%
Contains more IronIron +289.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1000%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74%
~equal in Zinc ~0.47mg

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% 23% 13% 12% 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 0% 15% 4.6% 0% 8% 48% 1.5% 31% 10% 45% 0.5% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +440.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1869.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +750%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.514mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.36µg

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
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more FatsFats +246.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +135.5%
Contains more OtherOther +150.8%
Contains more WaterWater +163%
~equal in Protein ~4.53g

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
52% 37% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.799 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.392 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +138.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +772.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.6%

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 Crème caramel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Crème caramel DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.392g 20%
Fats 13.96g 4.03g 15%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Saturated fat 4.811g 1.799g 14%
Sodium 377mg 53mg 14%
Iron 1.48mg 0.38mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.032mg 12%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Calories 353kcal 145kcal 10%
Carbs 53.64g 22.78g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.082mg 10%
Folate 42µg 9µg 8%
Cholesterol 66mg 90mg 8%
Selenium 5µg 8.7µg 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Phosphorus 140mg 96mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 1.266g 4%
Calcium 47mg 83mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.01mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Vitamin A 70µg 46µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.23mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.21mg 3%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Copper 0.042mg 0.028mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.044mg 1%
Protein 5g 4.53g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.514mg 1%
Potassium 149mg 118mg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 22.78g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 33.36g 23.15g N/A
Zinc 0.43mg 0.47mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.36µg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Crème caramel
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
13%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.012g)
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. Crème caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167574/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.