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Pound cake vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pound cake and ginger ale?

  • Ginger ale has less phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, choline, and folate than pound cake.
  • Pound cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 24% higher.
  • Ginger ale contains less saturated fat.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale types in this comparison.

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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 0.71% 0.9% 0.09% 6.8% 6% 1.4% 0% 0.91% 1.7% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14800%
Contains more IronIron +722.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +760%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +746.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +512.3%
Contains more OtherOther +15200%
Contains more WaterWater +252.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
22% 36% 43%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.9 g
Glucose: 3.1 g
Fructose: 3.7 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1514.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +313.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1021.2%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Ginger ale
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Ginger ale DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0g 23%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.811g 0g 22%
Fats 13.96g 0g 21%
Phosphorus 140mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0mg 19%
Calories 353kcal 34kcal 16%
Iron 1.48mg 0.18mg 16%
Sodium 377mg 7mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Carbs 53.64g 8.76g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0mg 14%
Choline 65.6mg 0mg 12%
Folate 42µg 0µg 11%
Protein 5g 0g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0mg 10%
Selenium 5µg 0.1µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 0g 8%
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Fructose 0.33g 3.7g 4%
Potassium 149mg 1mg 4%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.013mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Calcium 47mg 3mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0mg 3%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.05mg 3%
Copper 0.042mg 0.018mg 3%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Magnesium 8mg 1mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 8.76g N/A
Sugar 33.36g 8.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g 0g 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%
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Ginger ale
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
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.811g)

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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.