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Pound cake vs. Pan dulce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pound cake and Pan dulce

  • Pound cake has more Vitamin B12, however, Pan dulce is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Pan dulce covers your daily Selenium needs 39% more than Pound cake.
  • Pan dulce contains 3 times less Vitamin B12 than Pound cake. Pound cake contains 0.36µg of Vitamin B12, while Pan dulce contains 0.11µg.
  • Pan dulce has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread.

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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 17% 26% 9.1% 108% 40% 23% 40% 30% 60% 143%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83%
Contains more IronIron +93.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +188.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +318.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +424%

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% 14% 13% 24% 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% 1.4% 5.8% 0% 94% 53% 65% 35% 13% 14% 4% 81% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +947.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +227.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.1%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

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
9% 12% 56% 22%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 11.58 g
Carbs: 56.38 g
Water: 21.54 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +20.6%
Contains more WaterWater +20.1%
Contains more OtherOther +41.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.4%
~equal in Carbs ~56.38g

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
30% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.183 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15.9%

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
75% 8% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 37.8 g
Sucrose: 3.86 g
Glucose: 3.58 g
Fructose: 4.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +694.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +117.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +377.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1127.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +206.1%
~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 Pan dulce
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 Pan dulce Opinion
Calories 353kcal 367kcal Pan dulce
Protein 5g 9.42g Pan dulce
Fats 13.96g 11.58g Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Pan dulce
Net carbs 53.04g 54.08g Pan dulce
Carbs 53.64g 56.38g Pan dulce
Cholesterol 66mg 30mg Pan dulce
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 24mg Pan dulce
Calcium 47mg 86mg Pan dulce
Potassium 149mg 103mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 2.87mg Pan dulce
Sugar 33.36g 12.5g Pan dulce
Fiber 0.6g 2.3g Pan dulce
Copper 0.042mg 0.121mg Pan dulce
Zinc 0.43mg 0.84mg Pan dulce
Starch 17.36g 37.8g Pan dulce
Phosphorus 140mg 94mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 228mg Pan dulce
Vitamin A 241IU 23IU Pound cake
Vitamin A 70µg 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.29mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.11mg 0.46mg Pan dulce
Selenium 5µg 26.2µg Pan dulce
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.377mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.23mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 3.463mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.59mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.057mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.11µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.6µg Pound cake
Folate 42µg 108µg Pan dulce
Trans Fat 0.192g 1.103g Pound cake
Choline 65.6mg 29.1mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 4.811g 2.183g Pan dulce
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 3.499g Pan dulce
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 1.53g Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g 4.05g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g 0.066g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.002g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.009g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g 1.21g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Pan dulce
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
30%
Pan dulce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
50%
Pan dulce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.628g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce 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. Pan dulce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167935/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.