Pound cake vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pound cake and pancake
- Pound cake has more vitamin B12, while pancake has more selenium, calcium, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Pancake covers your daily need for selenium, 18% more than pound cake.
- Pound cake contains 2 times more saturated fat than pancake. While pound cake contains 4.811g of saturated fat, pancake contains only 2.122g.
- Pound cake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pound cake is 54, while the glycemic index of pancake is 66.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +12.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +366% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +198% |
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 | +29.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.8% |
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:
6.4 g
Fats:
9.7 g
Carbs:
28.3 g
Water:
52.9 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +89.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +104.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.5% |
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
2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.447 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 5µg | 14.9µg | 18% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 219mg | 17% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.237mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 2.122g | 12% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 28.3g | 8% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 9.7g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 4.447g | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Calories | 353kcal | 227kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.22µg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 5g | 6.4g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 159mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 439mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.281mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.201mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.405mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 54µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 59mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 2.474g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 132mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 42µg | 38µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 28.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 1.567mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.513mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.005g | 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 |
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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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.689g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)