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Pound cake vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pound cake and Lamb

  • Pound cake has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 91% more.
  • Lamb contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
8
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +176.5%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Iron +27%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.3%
Contains more Potassium +108.1%
Contains less Sodium -80.9%
Contains more Zinc +937.2%
Contains more Copper +183.3%
Contains more Selenium +428%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +176.5%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Iron +27%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.3%
Contains more Potassium +108.1%
Contains less Sodium -80.9%
Contains more Zinc +937.2%
Contains more Copper +183.3%
Contains more Selenium +428%

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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
5
:
6
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +170.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +170.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
3
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +86.6%
Contains more Protein +390.4%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +107.7%
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +86.6%
Contains more Protein +390.4%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +107.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
1
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.1%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.1%

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 Lamb
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 0g Pound cake
Protein 5g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 13.96g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 53.64g 0g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 294kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 0g Lamb
Fiber 0.6g 0g Pound cake
Calcium 47mg 17mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 8mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 140mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 149mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 377mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 0.43mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.042mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.11mg 0.022mg Pound cake
Selenium 5µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 241IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.14mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 2IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0.1µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.1mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 42µg 18µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 1.7µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 153mg 1.05mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 0.397mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.198mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.117mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.249mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.117mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 66mg 97mg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.192g Lamb
Saturated Fat 4.811g 8.83g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 1.51g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Lamb
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Pound cake
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.019g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.