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Pound cake vs. Fish soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pound cake and fish soup

  • Pound cake has more iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, choline, and folate; however, fish soup has more vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pound cake is 23% higher.
  • Fish soup has 148 times less iron than pound cake. Pound cake has 1.48mg of iron, while fish soup has 0.01mg.
  • Fish soup is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Soup, stock, fish, home-prepared.

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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 5% 0.9% 13% 0.38% 19% 1.6% 24% 20% 6.8% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1466.7%
Contains more IronIron +14700%
Contains more ZincZinc +616.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.6%
~equal in Potassium ~144mg

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% 0.67% 3.4% 0% 8.3% 18% 22% 20% 8.5% 86% 0% 1.5% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +424.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2000%
Contains more CholineCholine +837.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +91.7%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.037mg

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
2% 97%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 96.6 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +121.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1623.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +363.6%
Contains more WaterWater +273.4%

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
35% 41% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.138 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1179.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2377.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Fish soup DV% diff.
Cholesterol 66mg 1mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.138g 22%
Saturated fat 4.811g 0.203g 21%
Fats 13.96g 0.81g 20%
Carbs 53.64g 0g 18%
Iron 1.48mg 0.01mg 18%
Calories 353kcal 16kcal 17%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.69µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.076mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.033mg 12%
Phosphorus 140mg 56mg 12%
Choline 65.6mg 7mg 11%
Folate 42µg 2µg 10%
Sodium 377mg 156mg 10%
Vitamin A 70µg 2µg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 0.236g 7%
Selenium 5µg 1µg 7%
Protein 5g 2.26g 5%
Calcium 47mg 3mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 1.186mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.329mg 3%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.052mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.17mg 3%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.06mg 3%
Copper 0.042mg 0.058mg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 53.04g 0g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 7mg 0%
Potassium 149mg 144mg 0%
Sugar 33.36g 0g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.037mg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g 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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.035g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.017g 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 Fish soup
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
13%
Fish soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
10%
Fish soup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish soup
Fish soup contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.608g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fish soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172885/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.