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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
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%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.189mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
17% 55% 28%
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
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
50% 50%
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 +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Mixed nuts
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Mixed nuts DV% diff.
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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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Mixed nuts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Pound cake
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
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.

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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