Pound cake vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pound cake and egg whites
- Pound cake has more phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, choline, vitamin B12, and folate; however, egg whites have more selenium and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for egg whites is 27% higher.
- Pound cake has a higher glycemic index than egg whites.
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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +571.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1750% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1333.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +833.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +900% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1438.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +155.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +620% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +950% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +5863.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 5µg | 20µg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 0g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 0g | 22% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 0.17g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 15mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 0.73g | 18% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.08mg | 18% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 52kcal | 15% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.449mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.439mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.004mg | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10.9g | 12% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 1.1mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.09µg | 11% |
| Folate | 42µg | 4µg | 10% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 166mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 0.105mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0g | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.19mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.011mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.005mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.023mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Potassium | 149mg | 163mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 0.71g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.661mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 1.016mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.399mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0.07g | 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 | 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:
10.9 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
0.73 g
Water:
87.57 g
Other:
0.63 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +8111.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +7247.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +142.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +238.5% |
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:
0.07 g
Glucose:
0.34 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
0.07 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +43728.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +120.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +371.4% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +1714.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +371.4% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
