Pound cake vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pound cake and dates?
- Pound cake is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and choline, yet dates are higher in fiber, copper, and potassium.
- Dates' daily need coverage for fiber is 30% more.
- The glycemic index of dates is lower.
We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Dates, deglet noor types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +20.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +125.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +437.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +340.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +390.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +138.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +232.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +277.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +121.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +941.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +358.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +58.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 8g | 30% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 19.56g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 0.019g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 0.032g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 0.39g | 21% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.206mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 2mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 656mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.043mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.066mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 62mg | 11% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 6.3mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.165mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.052mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 43mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0.036g | 7% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 75.03g | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.262mg | 7% |
| Folate | 42µg | 19µg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.02mg | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 2.45g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 282kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.589mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 1.274mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2.7µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 39mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 67.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 63.35g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0g | 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:
2.45 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
75.03 g
Water:
20.53 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +104.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3479.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.9% |
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Other
~1.6g
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
0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.019 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8288.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17894.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
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:
23.84 g
Glucose:
19.87 g
Fructose:
19.56 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.12 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +28.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +175% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +2549.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +5827.3% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
