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Pound cake vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pound cake and nutmeg

  • Pound cake has more vitamin B12; however, nutmeg is higher in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, and zinc.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily manganese needs 121% more than pound cake.
  • The glycemic index of pound cake is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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%
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +212.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2187.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +291.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.9%
Contains more IronIron +105.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +2345.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2536.4%

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%
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
4
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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +336.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +645.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +81%

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
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
3
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more WaterWater +315.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.8%
Contains more FatsFats +160.1%
Contains more OtherOther +52.3%
~equal in Carbs ~49.29g

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
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
1
88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +876.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.22g

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 Nutmeg
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 0.11mg 2.9mg 121%
Copper 0.042mg 1.027mg 109%
Saturated fat 4.811g 25.94g 96%
Fiber 0.6g 20.8g 81%
Magnesium 8mg 183mg 42%
Fats 13.96g 36.31g 34%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.35g 20%
Iron 1.48mg 3.04mg 20%
Sodium 377mg 16mg 16%
Zinc 0.43mg 2.15mg 16%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.057mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.346mg 14%
Calcium 47mg 184mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Phosphorus 140mg 213mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.16mg 10%
Choline 65.6mg 8.8mg 10%
Folate 42µg 76µg 9%
Calories 353kcal 525kcal 9%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin A 70µg 5µg 7%
Potassium 149mg 350mg 6%
Selenium 5µg 1.6µg 6%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 1.299mg 2%
Protein 5g 5.84g 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 53.64g 49.29g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 3.22g 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 33.36g 2.99g N/A
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%
Fructose 0.33g 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 Nutmeg
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%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.129g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg 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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.