Pound cake vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pound cake and custard
- Pound cake is richer in iron, choline, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and folate, while custard is higher in calcium and vitamin B12.
- Pound cake covers your daily iron needs 14% more than custard.
- Pound cake has 12 times more vitamin B3 than custard. Pound cake has 1.615mg of vitamin B3, while custard has 0.132mg.
- Custard is lower in sodium.
- Pound cake has a higher glycemic index (54) than custard (35).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.
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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 IronIron | +335.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +40% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1471.4% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +195.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +18.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
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 | +34.6% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +983.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +183.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1123.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +750% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +455.9% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +44.4% |
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:
3.99 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
17.6 g
Water:
73.45 g
Other:
0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +249% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +204.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +59.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +183.9% |
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
2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.312 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +168% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +995.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
4.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +264.6% |
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Galactose
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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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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 0.312g | 21% |
Fats | 13.96g | 4g | 15% |
Threonine | 153mg | 0.192mg | 15% |
Iron | 1.48mg | 0.34mg | 14% |
Sodium | 377mg | 84mg | 13% |
Saturated fat | 4.811g | 2.032g | 13% |
Calories | 353kcal | 122kcal | 12% |
Carbs | 53.64g | 17.6g | 12% |
Choline | 65.6mg | 11.8mg | 10% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 0.132mg | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.061mg | 9% |
Calcium | 47mg | 139mg | 9% |
Folate | 42µg | 9µg | 8% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.52µg | 7% |
Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 1.127g | 5% |
Cholesterol | 66mg | 51mg | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.007mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.699mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 70µg | 52µg | 2% |
Protein | 5g | 3.99g | 2% |
Vitamin D | 34IU | 47IU | 2% |
Magnesium | 8mg | 16mg | 2% |
Potassium | 149mg | 207mg | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
Selenium | 5µg | 6µg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 1.2µg | 2% |
Copper | 0.042mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.51mg | 1% |
Phosphorus | 140mg | 130mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 53.04g | 17.6g | N/A |
Sugar | 33.36g | 4.82g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.249mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.33g | 0g | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.003g | 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%

19%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%

21%

Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?

Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Custard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.779g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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