Pound cake vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pound cake and dulce de Leche
- Pound cake has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and folate; however, dulce de Leche is higher in calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Dulce de Leche covers your daily calcium needs 20% more than pound cake.
- Dulce de Leche contains 11 times less vitamin B1 than pound cake. Pound cake contains 0.173mg of vitamin B1, while dulce de Leche contains 0.016mg.
- Dulce de Leche has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of pound cake is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Dulce de Leche.
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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 | +770.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +950% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +175% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +434% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +134.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +981.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +669% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +30.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +281.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +35.8% |
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:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +89.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~55.35g
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
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +811.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~4.534g
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:
41.77 g
Glucose:
1.7 g
Fructose:
0.32 g
Lactose:
4.92 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
1.03 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +36.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +126.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +287.4% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Fructose
~0.32g
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 | 0.375g | 20% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 251mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.17mg | 16% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.016mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 29mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.405mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 129mg | 11% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 7.35g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 0.21mg | 9% |
| Folate | 42µg | 11µg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 193mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.835mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Potassium | 149mg | 350mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.002mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 2.7µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.004mg | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 6.84g | 4% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 89.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 6IU | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.79mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0.2µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 2.143g | 2% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 315kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.016mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.31µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 4.534g | 1% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 55.35g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 55.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 49.74g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 74µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | 0.364g | 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 | 0.32g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 0.131g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pound cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.277g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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