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Pound cake vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pound cake and Mustard?

  • Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Folate, yet Mustard is richer in Selenium, Fiber, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Mustard's daily need coverage for Selenium is 52% higher.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Mustard, prepared, yellow types in this comparison.

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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
2
:
8
Mustard
Mustard
Contains more Phosphorus +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -65.9%
Contains more Calcium +34%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Zinc +48.8%
Contains more Copper +76.2%
Contains more Manganese +283.6%
Contains more Selenium +570%
Equal in Iron - 1.61
Equal in Potassium - 152
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Mustard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -65.9%
Contains more Calcium +34%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Zinc +48.8%
Contains more Copper +76.2%
Contains more Manganese +283.6%
Contains more Selenium +570%
Equal in Iron - 1.61
Equal in Potassium - 152

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
:
3
Mustard
Mustard
Contains more Vitamin A +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.9%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.177
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%
Mustard
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 1% 45% 17% 11% 16% 17% 6% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.9%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.177

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
3
:
2
Mustard
Mustard
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Fats +318%
Contains more Carbs +820.1%
Contains more Water +223.6%
Contains more Other +120.3%
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
Mustard
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Fats +318%
Contains more Carbs +820.1%
Contains more Water +223.6%
Contains more Other +120.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
1
Mustard
Mustard
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +341.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Mustard
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +341.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
6
:
0
Mustard
Mustard
Contains more Starch +2612.5%
Contains more Sucrose +14509.5%
Contains more Glucose +59.6%
Contains more Fructose +43.5%
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
Mustard
41% 14% 30% 15%
Starch: 0.64 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +2612.5%
Contains more Sucrose +14509.5%
Contains more Glucose +59.6%
Contains more Fructose +43.5%
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 Mustard
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Mustard Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 1.83g Pound cake
Protein 5g 3.74g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 3.34g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 5.83g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 60kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g 0.64g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g 0.23g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 0.92g Mustard
Fiber 0.6g 4g Mustard
Calcium 47mg 63mg Mustard
Iron 1.48mg 1.61mg Mustard
Magnesium 8mg 48mg Mustard
Phosphorus 140mg 108mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 152mg Mustard
Sodium 377mg 1104mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.43mg 0.64mg Mustard
Copper 0.042mg 0.074mg Mustard
Manganese 0.11mg 0.422mg Mustard
Selenium 5µg 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin A 241IU 109IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.36mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.177mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.07mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.565mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.254mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.07mg Mustard
Folate 42µg 7µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.4µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.009mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg 0.167mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.146mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg 0.292mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg 0.264mg Mustard
Methionine 0.117mg 0.076mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.161mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg 0.189mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg 0.119mg Mustard
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Mustard
Trans Fat 0.192g 0.009g Mustard
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0.214g Mustard
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 2.182g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.774g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g 0.358g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.018g Mustard
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Mustard
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
10%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 727mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.44g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.597g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals

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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.