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Pound cake vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pound cake and icing

  • Pound cake is richer in phosphorus, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, choline, selenium, and vitamin B3, while icing is higher in vitamin K.
  • Pound cake covers your daily cholesterol needs 22% more than icing.
  • Icing is lower in cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +338.2%
Contains more IronIron +825%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +514.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +677.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.2%

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%
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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% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1630%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +634.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +781.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +425%
Contains more CholineCholine +2752.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +664.7%
~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
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +71.7%
Contains more OtherOther +88.9%
Contains more FatsFats +16.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.6%

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
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +132.6%

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 Icing
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Icing DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 7.951g 30%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Phosphorus 140mg 18mg 17%
Iron 1.48mg 0.16mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.01mg 14%
Choline 65.6mg 2.3mg 12%
Protein 5g 0g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.055mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.22mg 9%
Selenium 5µg 0.1µg 9%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 13µg 9%
Folate 42µg 8µg 9%
Saturated fat 4.811g 2.974g 8%
Sodium 377mg 184mg 8%
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 1.53mg 6%
Copper 0.042mg 0mg 5%
Manganese 0.11mg 0mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 4.86g 5%
Carbs 53.64g 67.89g 5%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Calcium 47mg 3mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.302mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Calories 353kcal 418kcal 3%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0mg 3%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.07mg 3%
Potassium 149mg 34mg 3%
Fats 13.96g 16.23g 3%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Magnesium 8mg 1mg 2%
Net carbs 53.04g 67.89g N/A
Sugar 33.36g 63.1g 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%
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.74g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.837g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.