Pound cake vs. Ladyfingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pound cake and ladyfingers
- Pound cake has less selenium, iron, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
- Ladyfingers cover your daily cholesterol needs 52% more than pound cake.
- Ladyfingers contain 3 times less sodium than pound cake. Pound cake contains 377mg of sodium, while ladyfingers contain 147mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Cookies, ladyfingers, with lemon juice and rind.
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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 | +31.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +141.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +126.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +165.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +118.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +322% |
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 | +2233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +130.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +238.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +108.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +40.2% |
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:
10.6 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
59.7 g
Water:
19.5 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +112% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.3% |
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
3.069 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.754 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.422 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +140.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24.3% |
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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| Cholesterol | 66mg | 221mg | 52% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 21.1µg | 29% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 3.58mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.75µg | 16% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.467mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.428mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 1.116mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 1.422g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10.6g | 11% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 147mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.284mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 3.069g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 3µg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.122mg | 7% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 9.1g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 1.14mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.24mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.095mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 173mg | 5% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 92mg | 5% |
| Folate | 42µg | 60µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 2.104mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 1g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 3.754g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 22IU | 2% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 59.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 365kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 113mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 58.7g | N/A |
| Calcium | 47mg | 47mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 25.39g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.516mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.679mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.511mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.579mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.036g | 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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfingers contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ladyfingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.742g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ladyfingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)