Pound cake vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pound cake and ham
- Pound cake has more folate; however, ham has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for ham is 48% higher.
- Ham has 14 times less folate than pound cake. Pound cake has 42µg of folate, while ham has 3µg.
- Ham is lower in saturated fat.
- Pound cake has a higher glycemic index than ham.
Food types used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.
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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 | +487.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +103.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +569.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +290% |
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 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +335.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +149.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1011.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +80.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.7% |
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:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +152.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3476% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +318.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +161.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +185.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +533.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.754mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 1203mg | 36% |
| Protein | 5g | 20.93g | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.4mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 19.5µg | 26% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 2.88mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 0.54g | 19% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 1.5g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 4.023mg | 15% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.931mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 1.81g | 14% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 5.53g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.65µg | 12% |
| Folate | 42µg | 3µg | 10% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 145kcal | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 196mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.079mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 53mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.202mg | 4% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 85.1mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 287mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.054mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.403mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 2.62g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 32IU | 0% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.48mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 1.661mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 1.775mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 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 |
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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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 826mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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