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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| 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 |
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
~0g
