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Pound cake vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pound cake and naan?

  • Pound cake is higher in vitamin B12 and choline, yet naan is higher in manganese, fiber, magnesium, copper, vitamin B3, and selenium.
  • Naan's daily need coverage for manganese is 56% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in naan is lower.
  • The glycemic index of pound cake is lower.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 18% 16% 65% 53% 34% 81% 61% 183% 62%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +750%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.2%
Contains more IronIron +16.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +276.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +188.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1172.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128%

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%
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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% 0.67% 26% 0% 44% 42% 67% 0% 30% 0% 8.3% 12% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +162.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +549.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +94.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.176mg

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
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10% 7% 46% 35% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 46.21 g
Water: 34.9 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more FatsFats +108.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104%
Contains more WaterWater +34.9%
Contains more OtherOther +30.1%

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
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48% 32% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +171.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.6%

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
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91% 2% 4%
Starch: 36 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.6 g
Fructose: 0.8 g
Lactose: 0.5 g
Maltose: 1.5 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +25%
Contains more LactoseLactose +154%
Contains more StarchStarch +107.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +142.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +354.5%
~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 Naan
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Naan DV% diff.
Manganese 0.11mg 1.4mg 56%
Cholesterol 66mg 1mg 22%
Fiber 0.6g 4.8g 17%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 1.258g 14%
Magnesium 8mg 68mg 14%
Copper 0.042mg 0.158mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 3.58mg 12%
Selenium 5µg 11.4µg 12%
Fats 13.96g 6.7g 11%
Protein 5g 10.2g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Choline 65.6mg 10.1mg 10%
Saturated fat 4.811g 2.907g 9%
Starch 17.36g 36g 8%
Vitamin A 70µg 2µg 8%
Folate 42µg 16µg 7%
Zinc 0.43mg 1.24mg 7%
Phosphorus 140mg 188mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.128mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.18mg 5%
Sodium 377mg 467mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 1.32mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 1.946g 3%
Calories 353kcal 286kcal 3%
Iron 1.48mg 1.73mg 3%
Carbs 53.64g 46.21g 2%
Fructose 0.33g 0.8g 1%
Potassium 149mg 185mg 1%
Calcium 47mg 59mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 3.3µg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 41.41g N/A
Sugar 33.36g 3.4g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.176mg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Naan
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
18%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Naan
Naan is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Naan
Naan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.904g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naan
Naan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Naan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174077/nutrients

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

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