Pound cake vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pound cake and italian sausage raw?
- Pound cake is richer in folate and vitamin B2, yet italian sausage raw is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B3.
- Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for selenium is 36% higher.
- Pound cake has 5 times more folate than italian sausage raw. Pound cake has 42µg of folate, while italian sausage raw has 8µg.
- Pound cake contains less sodium.
- Italian sausage raw has a lower glycemic index than pound cake.
We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +161.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +25.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +90.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +316.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +396% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +425% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +228.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +101.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +733.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +152.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Selenium | 5µg | 24.8µg | 36% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.568mg | 33% |
Saturated fat | 4.811g | 11.27g | 29% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 14.34g | 28% |
Fats | 13.96g | 31.33g | 27% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.91µg | 23% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.3mg | 20% |
Protein | 5g | 14.25g | 19% |
Carbs | 53.64g | 0.65g | 18% |
Threonine | 153mg | 0.563mg | 15% |
Sodium | 377mg | 731mg | 15% |
Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
Zinc | 0.43mg | 1.79mg | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 3.25mg | 10% |
Folate | 42µg | 8µg | 9% |
Vitamin A | 70µg | 0µg | 8% |
Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.168mg | 6% |
Copper | 0.042mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 4.03g | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
Iron | 1.48mg | 1.18mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
Potassium | 149mg | 253mg | 3% |
Calcium | 47mg | 18mg | 3% |
Cholesterol | 66mg | 76mg | 3% |
Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.058mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 8mg | 14mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.51mg | 1% |
Calories | 353kcal | 346kcal | 0% |
Net carbs | 53.04g | 0.65g | N/A |
Sugar | 33.36g | N/A | |
Phosphorus | 140mg | 142mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.956mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.198mg | 1.083mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.346mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.477mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.249mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.411mg | 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 |
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:
14.25 g
Fats:
31.33 g
Carbs:
0.65 g
Water:
51.08 g
Other:
2.69 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +8152.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +185% |
Contains more FatsFats | +124.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +97.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +75.8% |
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
11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.03 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +374.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.9% |