Pound cake vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pound cake and macadamia
- Macadamia is higher than pound cake in manganese, vitamin B1, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Macadamia's daily need coverage for manganese is 175% higher.
- Macadamia has a lower glycemic index (10) than pound cake (54).
The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +38.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1525% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +147% |
| Contains more IronIron | +149.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1700% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +202.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3655.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +20.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +281.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +590.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +663.9% |
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:
7.91 g
Fats:
75.77 g
Carbs:
13.82 g
Water:
1.36 g
Other:
1.14 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +288.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1802.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +442.8% |
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
12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.502 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +127.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1849.6% |
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:
1.05 g
Sucrose:
4.43 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +1553.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +592.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +971.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +371.4% |
| 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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.11mg | 4.131mg | 175% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 58.877g | 140% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 75.77g | 95% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 1.195mg | 85% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.756mg | 79% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 12.061g | 33% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 8.6g | 32% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 130mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 3.69mg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.275mg | 18% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 718kcal | 18% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 5mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.37mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 13.82g | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 1.502g | 13% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 1.3mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Folate | 42µg | 11µg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 1.05g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 188mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.162mg | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 7.91g | 6% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 368mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.758mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 2.473mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 85mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 3.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 5.22g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 4.57g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.602mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.363mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.195mg | 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 |
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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
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122%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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