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Pound cake vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pound cake and Lettuce

  • Pound cake has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Choline, while Lettuce has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Lettuce covers your daily need of Vitamin K 104% more than Pound cake.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Lettuce, green leaf, raw.

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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
6
:
4
Lettuce
Lettuce
Contains more Calcium +30.6%
Contains more Iron +72.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +382.8%
Contains more Zinc +138.9%
Contains more Copper +44.8%
Contains more Selenium +733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +30.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Manganese +127.3%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Lettuce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 33% 10% 13% 18% 4% 5% 10% 33% 4%
Contains more Calcium +30.6%
Contains more Iron +72.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +382.8%
Contains more Zinc +138.9%
Contains more Copper +44.8%
Contains more Selenium +733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +30.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Manganese +127.3%

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
8
:
4
Lettuce
Lettuce
Contains more Vitamin E +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +330.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +261.9%
Contains more Folate +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2972.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +7329.4%
Equal in Folate - 38
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%
Lettuce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 445% 5% 0% 31% 18% 19% 8% 9% 21% 29% 0% 316%
Contains more Vitamin E +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +330.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +261.9%
Contains more Folate +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2972.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +7329.4%
Equal in Folate - 38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
4
:
1
Lettuce
Lettuce
Contains more Protein +267.6%
Contains more Fats +9206.7%
Contains more Carbs +1769%
Contains more Other +139.1%
Contains more Water +267.1%
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
Lettuce
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Protein +267.6%
Contains more Fats +9206.7%
Contains more Carbs +1769%
Contains more Other +139.1%
Contains more Water +267.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
1
Lettuce
Lettuce
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4069.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Lettuce
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4069.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
5
:
1
Lettuce
Lettuce
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +108.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +30.3%
Pound cake
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Lettuce
46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +108.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +30.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Lettuce Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 1.57g Pound cake
Protein 5g 1.36g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 0.15g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 2.87g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 15kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g 0g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g 0.43g Lettuce
Sugar 33.36g 0.78g Lettuce
Fiber 0.6g 1.3g Lettuce
Calcium 47mg 36mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 0.86mg Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 13mg Lettuce
Phosphorus 140mg 29mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 194mg Lettuce
Sodium 377mg 28mg Lettuce
Zinc 0.43mg 0.18mg Pound cake
Copper 0.042mg 0.029mg Pound cake
Manganese 0.11mg 0.25mg Lettuce
Selenium 5µg 0.6µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 241IU 7405IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 370µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.22mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 9.2mg Lettuce
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.07mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.08mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.375mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.134mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.09mg Lettuce
Folate 42µg 38µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 126.3µg Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.009mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg 0.059mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.084mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg 0.079mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg 0.084mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg 0.016mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.055mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg 0.07mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg 0.022mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Lettuce
Trans Fat 0.192g 0g Lettuce
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0.02g Lettuce
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 0.006g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.082g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Lettuce
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
75%
Lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
14%
Lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.791g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)

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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.