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Pound cake vs. Hazelnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pound cake and hazelnut

  • Hazelnut is richer than pound cake in manganese, copper, vitamin E, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, fiber, and phosphorus.
  • Hazelnut covers your daily manganese needs 264% more than pound cake.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index (54) than hazelnut (15).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 116% 34% 60% 176% 575% 67% 124% 0% 805% 13%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +108.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1937.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +356.4%
Contains more IronIron +217.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +4007.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +469.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5513.6%

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%
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 21% 0.33% 301% 0% 161% 26% 34% 55% 130% 0% 36% 85% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2212.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +271.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1463.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +735.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +169%

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
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +221.2%
Contains more WaterWater +387.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +199%
Contains more FatsFats +335.2%
Contains more OtherOther +49.7%

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
8% 79% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.464 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.92 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1411.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.464g

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
10% 87%
Starch: 0.48 g
Sucrose: 4.2 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +3516.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +630.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +971.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +371.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Hazelnut
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Hazelnut DV% diff.
Manganese 0.11mg 6.175mg 264%
Copper 0.042mg 1.725mg 187%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 45.652g 107%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 15.03mg 96%
Fats 13.96g 60.75g 72%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.563mg 41%
Iron 1.48mg 4.7mg 40%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.643mg 39%
Magnesium 8mg 163mg 37%
Fiber 0.6g 9.7g 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 7.92g 30%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Phosphorus 140mg 290mg 21%
Protein 5g 14.95g 20%
Zinc 0.43mg 2.45mg 18%
Folate 42µg 113µg 18%
Potassium 149mg 680mg 16%
Sodium 377mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Threonine 153mg 0.497mg 15%
Calories 353kcal 628kcal 14%
Carbs 53.64g 16.7g 12%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 14.2µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.113mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.918mg 9%
Vitamin A 70µg 1µg 8%
Starch 17.36g 0.48g 7%
Calcium 47mg 114mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.3mg 7%
Selenium 5µg 2.4µg 5%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Choline 65.6mg 45.6mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Saturated fat 4.811g 4.464g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 1.8mg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 7g N/A
Sugar 33.36g 4.34g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.545mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 1.063mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0.42mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.663mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.701mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.432mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0.07g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Hazelnut
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
67%
Hazelnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
197%
Hazelnut

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.347g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/nutrients

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

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