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Pound cake vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pound cake and Egg white

  • Pound cake has more Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, Choline, Vitamin B12, and Folate, however, Egg white has more Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Egg white is 27% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Egg, white, raw, fresh.

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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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
6
:
4
Egg white
Egg white
Contains more Calcium +571.4%
Contains more Iron +1750%
Contains more Phosphorus +833.3%
Contains more Zinc +1333.3%
Contains more Copper +82.6%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -56%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Potassium - 163
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Egg white
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 8% 7% 15% 22% 1% 8% 2% 110%
Contains more Calcium +571.4%
Contains more Iron +1750%
Contains more Phosphorus +833.3%
Contains more Zinc +1333.3%
Contains more Copper +82.6%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -56%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Potassium - 163

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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
10
:
1
Egg white
Egg white
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4225%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1438.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +620%
Contains more Folate +950%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.3%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Egg white
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 102% 2% 12% 2% 3% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4225%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1438.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +620%
Contains more Folate +950%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
3
:
2
Egg white
Egg white
Contains more Fats +8111.8%
Contains more Carbs +7247.9%
Contains more Other +142.9%
Contains more Protein +118%
Contains more Water +238.5%
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Egg white
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Fats +8111.8%
Contains more Carbs +7247.9%
Contains more Other +142.9%
Contains more Protein +118%
Contains more Water +238.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
6
:
1
Egg white
Egg white
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +43728.6%
Contains more Glucose +120.6%
Contains more Fructose +371.4%
Contains more Lactose +1714.3%
Contains more Maltose +371.4%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Pound cake
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
Egg white
10% 49% 10% 10% 10% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.34 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +43728.6%
Contains more Glucose +120.6%
Contains more Fructose +371.4%
Contains more Lactose +1714.3%
Contains more Maltose +371.4%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Egg white
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Egg white Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 0.73g Pound cake
Protein 5g 10.9g Egg white
Fats 13.96g 0.17g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 0.73g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 52kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g 0.07g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 0.71g Egg white
Fiber 0.6g 0g Pound cake
Calcium 47mg 7mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 0.08mg Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 11mg Egg white
Phosphorus 140mg 15mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 163mg Egg white
Sodium 377mg 166mg Egg white
Zinc 0.43mg 0.03mg Pound cake
Copper 0.042mg 0.023mg Pound cake
Manganese 0.11mg 0.011mg Pound cake
Selenium 5µg 20µg Egg white
Vitamin A 241IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.004mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.439mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.105mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.19mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.005mg Pound cake
Folate 42µg 4µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.09µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.125mg Egg white
Threonine 153mg 0.449mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.661mg Egg white
Leucine 0.397mg 1.016mg Egg white
Lysine 0.198mg 0.806mg Egg white
Methionine 0.117mg 0.399mg Egg white
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.686mg Egg white
Valine 0.249mg 0.809mg Egg white
Histidine 0.117mg 0.29mg Egg white
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Egg white
Trans Fat 0.192g Egg white
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0g Egg white
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 0g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Egg white
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Pound cake
11%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)

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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.