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Pound cake vs. Halibut raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pound cake and halibut raw different?

  • Pound cake is richer in vitamin B2, folate, iron, and vitamin B1, while halibut raw is higher in vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12.
  • Halibut raw covers your daily need for vitamin D, 177% more than pound cake.
  • Pound cake contains 42 times more folate than halibut raw. Pound cake contains 42µg of folate, while halibut raw contains 1µg.
  • Halibut raw is lower in sodium.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index (54) than halibut raw (0).

Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw types were used in this article.

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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 19% 0.9% 24% 25% 10% 11% 70% 10% 1.6% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1466.7%
Contains more IronIron +124.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +816.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +630%
~equal in Zinc ~0.4mg

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% 4.7% 15% 411% 15% 18% 28% 15% 97% 125% 0.25% 0.75% 34%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more FolateFolate +4100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +3325%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +177.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.5mg
~equal in Choline ~61.8mg

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
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +187.4%
Contains more WaterWater +171.6%
~equal in Fats ~13.84g
~equal in Other ~1.52g

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
20% 69% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.419 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.367 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +177.4%

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 Halibut raw
Lower in price 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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Halibut raw DV% diff.
Vitamin D 34IU 1097IU 133%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 27.4µg 133%
Selenium 5µg 36.5µg 57%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.42mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 1µg 27%
Protein 5g 14.37g 19%
Carbs 53.64g 0g 18%
Threonine 153mg 0.63mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 1.367g 14%
Sodium 377mg 80mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 8.378g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.08mg 13%
Saturated fat 4.811g 2.419g 11%
Folate 42µg 1µg 10%
Iron 1.48mg 0.66mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.06mg 9%
Calories 353kcal 186kcal 8%
Cholesterol 66mg 46mg 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin A 70µg 14µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.25mg 5%
Magnesium 8mg 26mg 4%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.012mg 4%
Potassium 149mg 268mg 4%
Calcium 47mg 3mg 4%
Phosphorus 140mg 164mg 3%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.73mg 1%
Copper 0.042mg 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 1.5mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.1µg 1%
Choline 65.6mg 61.8mg 1%
Fats 13.96g 13.84g 0%
Net carbs 53.04g 0g N/A
Sugar 33.36g 0g N/A
Zinc 0.43mg 0.4mg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.161mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.662mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 1.32mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.425mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.561mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.74mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.423mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.526g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.393g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.089g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Halibut raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
59%
Halibut raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
37%
Halibut raw

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.392g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/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.