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.
- Mustard has a lower glycemic index than pound cake.
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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +283.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +570% |
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 | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +80.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +255.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +185.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +21.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +192.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.4% |
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:
3.74 g
Fats:
3.34 g
Carbs:
5.83 g
Water:
83.72 g
Other:
3.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +318% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +820.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +223.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120.3% |
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
0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.774 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +38.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +341.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.6% |
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:
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 StarchStarch | +2612.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +14509.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +59.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +43.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Galactose
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 5µg | 33.5µg | 52% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 1104mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 0.214g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 0.774g | 18% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 3.34g | 16% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 5.83g | 16% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 60kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.167mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.07mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 4g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.422mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 48mg | 10% |
| Folate | 42µg | 7µg | 9% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 22.4mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 0.64g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 5µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 0.565mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 108mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.254mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.074mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 3.74g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.36mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.61mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 63mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 2.182g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 1.83g | N/A |
| Potassium | 149mg | 152mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.292mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0.23g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | 0.373g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.018g | 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 | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 0.358g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 727mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.597g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals