Pound cake vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pound cake and nachos different?
- Pound cake is richer in vitamin B12, iron, and vitamin B2, while nachos are higher in vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin B6, fiber, and phosphorus.
- Nachos cover your daily need for vitamin E, 23% more than pound cake.
- Pound cake contains 22 times more cholesterol than nachos. Pound cake contains 66mg of cholesterol, while nachos contain 3mg.
- Nachos have a higher glycemic index (75) than pound cake (54).
Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese types were used 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 IronIron | +97.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +425% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +143% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +52.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -17% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +70% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +156.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +414.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +320% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +148.5% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +527.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +497.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1035.3% |
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:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +54% |
Contains more WaterWater | +44.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +22.2% |
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
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +364.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.4% |
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:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +5688.7% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +63.2% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +28.3% |
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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.
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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 Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 14.02g | 28% |
Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4.08mg | 23% |
Cholesterol | 66mg | 3mg | 21% |
Threonine | 153mg | 0.156mg | 15% |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 19.3µg | 15% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.215mg | 14% |
Fats | 13.96g | 21.5g | 12% |
Saturated fat | 4.811g | 2.173g | 12% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.07µg | 12% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 5.04g | 11% |
Fiber | 0.6g | 3.2g | 10% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.133mg | 9% |
Iron | 1.48mg | 0.75mg | 9% |
Magnesium | 8mg | 42mg | 8% |
Phosphorus | 140mg | 198mg | 8% |
Folate | 42µg | 10µg | 8% |
Selenium | 5µg | 8.6µg | 7% |
Choline | 65.6mg | 26.4mg | 7% |
Vitamin A | 70µg | 5µg | 7% |
Potassium | 149mg | 362mg | 6% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 0.63mg | 6% |
Carbs | 53.64g | 34.91g | 6% |
Starch | 17.36g | 28.33g | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.123mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.86mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.187mg | 3% |
Sodium | 377mg | 313mg | 3% |
Copper | 0.042mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
Calcium | 47mg | 63mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
Calories | 353kcal | 343kcal | 1% |
Protein | 5g | 4.32g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 53.04g | 31.71g | N/A |
Sugar | 33.36g | 2.17g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.192g | 0.058g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.249mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.33g | 0g | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | 0.617g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.032g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.011g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 4.343g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%

35%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.638g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)