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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.
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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~130mg

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 0.33% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
4% 4% 18% 73%
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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
59% 32% 9%
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
34% 60% 3%
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
100%
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%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Custard 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Custard
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
19%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Custard
Custard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.779g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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