Pound cake vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pound cake and mixed nuts?
- Mixed nuts are richer than pound cake in copper, manganese, magnesium, selenium, vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin B3, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B6.
- Mixed nuts' daily need coverage for copper is 96% more.
- The glycemic index of mixed nuts is lower.
We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2762.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +148.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +324.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2059.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +681.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +225.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1754.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +578% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1103.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +377.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +135.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +877.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +235.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +97.6% |
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:
20.04 g
Fats:
53.95 g
Carbs:
21.05 g
Water:
2.08 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +154.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1143.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +300.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +286.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.2% |
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
8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.612 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +843.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +327.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
4.2 g
Sucrose:
4.15 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +313.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +639.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.907mg | 96% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 2.04mg | 84% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 14.612g | 75% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 28.488g | 64% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 53.95g | 62% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 33.9µg | 53% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 229mg | 53% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 7.82mg | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 456mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 7.709mg | 38% |
| Protein | 5g | 20.04g | 30% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 3.36mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 7g | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.352mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 8.711g | 18% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 5mg | 16% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.703mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.61mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 632mg | 14% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 607kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 1.14mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 21.05g | 11% |
| Folate | 42µg | 83µg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 117mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 4.2g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.196mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 5.7µg | 3% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.189mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 14.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | 0.055g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.826mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 1.656mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 1.182mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 1.001mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | 0.082g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 14.455g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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139%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts 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.