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Pound cake vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pound cake and Omelette

  • Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, while Omelette is higher in Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Omelette covers your daily Cholesterol needs 82% more than Pound cake.
  • Pound cake has 25 times more Vitamin B3 than Omelette. Pound cake has 1.615mg of Vitamin B3, while Omelette has 0.064mg.
  • Omelette is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.

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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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
7
Omelette
Omelette
Contains more Potassium +27.4%
Contains more Manganese +358.3%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.9%
Contains more Zinc +153.5%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Selenium +416%
Equal in Calcium - 48
Equal in Iron - 1.48
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Omelette
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 8% 72% 11% 21% 30% 21% 4% 141%
Contains more Potassium +27.4%
Contains more Manganese +358.3%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.9%
Contains more Zinc +153.5%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Selenium +416%
Equal in Calcium - 48
Equal in Iron - 1.48

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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
3
:
8
Omelette
Omelette
Contains more Vitamin B1 +408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2423.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +156%
Contains more Vitamin E +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +164.7%
Equal in Folate - 39
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Omelette
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 26% 51% 0% 9% 90% 2% 78% 33% 30% 96% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2423.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +156%
Contains more Vitamin E +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +164.7%
Equal in Folate - 39

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
3
:
2
Omelette
Omelette
Contains more Fats +19.7%
Contains more Carbs +8281.3%
Contains more Other +53%
Contains more Protein +111.4%
Contains more Water +194.3%
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Omelette
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Fats +19.7%
Contains more Carbs +8281.3%
Contains more Other +53%
Contains more Protein +111.4%
Contains more Water +194.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
1
:
2
Omelette
Omelette
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.4%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Omelette
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.712 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
6
:
0
Omelette
Omelette
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +141.9%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Pound cake
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
Omelette
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +141.9%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Omelette
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Omelette Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 0.64g Pound cake
Protein 5g 10.57g Omelette
Fats 13.96g 11.66g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 0.64g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 154kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g 0g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 0.31g Omelette
Fiber 0.6g 0g Pound cake
Calcium 47mg 48mg Omelette
Iron 1.48mg 1.48mg
Magnesium 8mg 11mg Omelette
Phosphorus 140mg 167mg Omelette
Potassium 149mg 117mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 155mg Omelette
Zinc 0.43mg 1.09mg Omelette
Copper 0.042mg 0.063mg Omelette
Manganese 0.11mg 0.024mg Pound cake
Selenium 5µg 25.8µg Omelette
Vitamin A 241IU 617IU Omelette
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 172µg Omelette
Vitamin E 0.65mg 1.29mg Omelette
Vitamin D 34IU 69IU Omelette
Vitamin D 0.8µg 1.7µg Omelette
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.034mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.386mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.064mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 1.289mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.143mg Omelette
Folate 42µg 39µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.76µg Omelette
Vitamin K 1.7µg 4.5µg Omelette
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.14mg Omelette
Threonine 153mg 0.467mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.565mg Omelette
Leucine 0.397mg 0.913mg Omelette
Lysine 0.198mg 0.767mg Omelette
Methionine 0.117mg 0.319mg Omelette
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.572mg Omelette
Valine 0.249mg 0.722mg Omelette
Histidine 0.117mg 0.26mg Omelette
Cholesterol 66mg 313mg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.192g 0.709g Pound cake
Saturated Fat 4.811g 3.319g Omelette
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.049g Omelette
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.006g Omelette
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 4.843g Omelette
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 2.712g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.015g Omelette
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Omelette
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Pound cake
38%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 247mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.492g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.