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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.
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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
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.
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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
8% 76% 14%
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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
17% 81% 2%
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
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
19% 79%
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 +∞%
~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 Macadamia
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Macadamia DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Macadamia
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
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia 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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients

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

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