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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
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% |
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Protein
~4.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crème caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.