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Pound cake vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pound cake and oatmeal

  • Pound cake has more vitamin B12, choline, and phosphorus, while oatmeal has more iron, vitamin B6, manganese, and vitamin B3.
  • Oatmeal covers your daily need for iron, 56% more than pound cake.
  • Pound cake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pound cake is 54, while the glycemic index of oatmeal is 79.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +144.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.2%
Contains more IronIron +302.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +407.3%
~equal in Selenium ~5µg

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 0% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +325%
Contains more CholineCholine +1295.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +705.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~44µg

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
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +111%
Contains more FatsFats +926.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +359.6%
Contains more OtherOther +168.4%
Contains more WaterWater +224.8%

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
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +672.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +702.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.3%

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
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more StarchStarch +67.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +10479.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Oatmeal DV% diff.
Iron 1.48mg 5.96mg 56%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.811g 0.226g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.29mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.426g 20%
Fats 13.96g 1.36g 19%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.558mg 19%
Threonine 153mg 0.083mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Sodium 377mg 49mg 14%
Calories 353kcal 68kcal 14%
Carbs 53.64g 11.67g 14%
Choline 65.6mg 4.7mg 11%
Phosphorus 140mg 77mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 3.025mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 0.391g 7%
Vitamin A 70µg 130µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.26mg 7%
Protein 5g 2.37g 5%
Fiber 0.6g 1.7g 4%
Magnesium 8mg 26mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.07mg 4%
Calcium 47mg 80mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.215mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.317mg 3%
Potassium 149mg 61mg 3%
Starch 17.36g 10.37g 3%
Copper 0.042mg 0.066mg 3%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.62mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.4µg 1%
Folate 42µg 44µg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 9.97g N/A
Sugar 33.36g 0.46g N/A
Selenium 5µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g 0.003g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.04mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.057mg 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 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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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Oatmeal
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
26%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.585g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/nutrients

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

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