Pound cake vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pound cake and ice cream sandwich different?
- Pound cake is richer in iron, vitamin B12, choline, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, while ice cream sandwich is higher in copper and manganese.
- Ice cream sandwich covers your daily need for copper, 24% more than pound cake.
- Pound cake contains 8 times more choline than ice cream sandwich. Pound cake contains 65.6mg of choline, while ice cream sandwich contains 8mg.
- Ice cream sandwich is lower in cholesterol.
Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Ice cream sandwich 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +469.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +61.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +262.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +504.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +246.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +132.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +620% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +30.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +23.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +720% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +22.9% |
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:
4.29 g
Fats:
8.57 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
48.9 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +89% |
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
2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.272 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.8% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.254mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 21mg | 15% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.26mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.05µg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.381mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 2.317g | 11% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 129mg | 11% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 8mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 72mg | 10% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 8.57g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.146mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 2.272g | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.209mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 37.14g | 6% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 237kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 29mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.111mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 86mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 3.1µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Folate | 42µg | 34µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 86µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 2.661g | 1% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.028mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 115mg | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 4.29g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 37.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 18.57g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 1.566mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1.3µg | 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 | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.001g | 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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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.494g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.