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Pound cake vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pound cake and Milk

  • Pound cake has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Choline, and Phosphorus, however, Milk is richer in Calcium.
  • Pound cake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 21% more.
  • Pound cake contains 49 times more Iron than Milk. Pound cake contains 1.48mg of Iron, while Milk contains 0.03mg.
  • Milk contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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
Milk
Milk
Contains more Iron +4833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.4%
Contains more Copper +320%
Contains more Manganese +3566.7%
Contains more Selenium +51.5%
Contains more Calcium +166%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Equal in Potassium - 150
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Contains more Iron +4833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.4%
Contains more Copper +320%
Contains more Manganese +3566.7%
Contains more Selenium +51.5%
Contains more Calcium +166%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Equal in Potassium - 150
Equal in Zinc - 0.42

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
:
3
Milk
Milk
Contains more Vitamin A +23%
Contains more Vitamin E +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +765%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1636.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.3%
Contains more Folate +740%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.037
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%
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +23%
Contains more Vitamin E +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +765%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1636.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.3%
Contains more Folate +740%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.037

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
4
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Protein +48.4%
Contains more Fats +1339.2%
Contains more Carbs +974.9%
Contains more Other +104%
Contains more Water +247.6%
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
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +48.4%
Contains more Fats +1339.2%
Contains more Carbs +974.9%
Contains more Other +104%
Contains more Water +247.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +990.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9668.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +990.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9668.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
5
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +309.4%
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
Milk
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +309.4%

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 Milk
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 Milk Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 4.99g Pound cake
Protein 5g 3.37g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 0.97g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 4.99g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 42kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g 0g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 5.2g Milk
Fiber 0.6g 0g Pound cake
Calcium 47mg 125mg Milk
Iron 1.48mg 0.03mg Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 11mg Milk
Phosphorus 140mg 95mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 150mg Milk
Sodium 377mg 44mg Milk
Zinc 0.43mg 0.42mg Pound cake
Copper 0.042mg 0.01mg Pound cake
Manganese 0.11mg 0.003mg Pound cake
Selenium 5µg 3.3µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 241IU 196IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 58µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.01mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 0.8µg 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.02mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.185mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.093mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.361mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.037mg Milk
Folate 42µg 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.47µg Milk
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.1µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.043mg Milk
Threonine 153mg 0.143mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.174mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg 0.319mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg 0.282mg Milk
Methionine 0.117mg 0.088mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.174mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg 0.22mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg 0.101mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 5mg Milk
Trans Fat 0.192g Milk
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0.633g Milk
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 0.277g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.035g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g 0.027g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Milk
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
16%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
14%
Milk

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 - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.178g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.