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Pound cake vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pound cake and Mashed potato different?

  • Pound cake has more Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Choline, Folate, and Selenium than Mashed potato.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Pound cake is 22% higher.
  • Pound cake contains 17 times more Vitamin B2 than Mashed potato. While Pound cake contains 0.249mg of Vitamin B2, Mashed potato contains only 0.015mg.
  • Mashed potato has less Cholesterol.

Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Fast foods, potato, mashed are the varieties used in this article.

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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
7
:
3
Mashed potato
Mashed potato
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains more Iron +377.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.3%
Contains more Zinc +95.5%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +12.2%
Contains more Selenium +525%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +91.9%
Contains less Sodium -18.8%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Mashed potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains more Iron +377.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.3%
Contains more Zinc +95.5%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +12.2%
Contains more Selenium +525%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +91.9%
Contains less Sodium -18.8%

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
9
:
2
Mashed potato
Mashed potato
Contains more Vitamin A +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1053.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1560%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.5%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +247.1%
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%
Mashed potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1053.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1560%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.5%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +247.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
4
:
1
Mashed potato
Mashed potato
Contains more Protein +203%
Contains more Fats +395%
Contains more Carbs +266.1%
Contains more Other +21.4%
Contains more Water +207.8%
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
Mashed potato
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +203%
Contains more Fats +395%
Contains more Carbs +266.1%
Contains more Other +21.4%
Contains more Water +207.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
1
Mashed potato
Mashed potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +319.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Mashed potato
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +319.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
6
:
0
Mashed potato
Mashed potato
Contains more Starch +43.5%
Contains more Sucrose +30580%
Contains more Glucose +275%
Contains more Fructose +65%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
Mashed potato
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +43.5%
Contains more Sucrose +30580%
Contains more Glucose +275%
Contains more Fructose +65%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 13.35g Pound cake
Protein 5g 1.65g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 2.82g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 14.65g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 89kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g 12.1g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g 0.2g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 0.6g 1.3g Mashed potato
Calcium 47mg 18mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 0.31mg Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 15mg Mashed potato
Phosphorus 140mg 59mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 377mg 306mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.43mg 0.22mg Pound cake
Copper 0.042mg 0.035mg Pound cake
Manganese 0.11mg 0.098mg Pound cake
Selenium 5µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 241IU 185IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 43µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.42mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.015mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.015mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 1.08mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 42µg 9µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.07µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 5.9µg Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.192g 0.105g Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0.577g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.001g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 0.72g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 1.342g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g 1.146g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g 0.174g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.234g)
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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.