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Pound cake vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pound cake and Pastrami

  • Pound cake has more Vitamin B1, and Folate, however, Pastrami is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Pastrami covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 63% more than Pound cake.
  • Pastrami contains 7 times less Folate than Pound cake. Pound cake contains 42µg of Folate, while Pastrami contains 6µg.
  • Pastrami has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Beef, cured, pastrami.

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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 Calcium +370%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Manganese +307.4%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +40.9%
Contains more Zinc +1058.1%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Contains more Selenium +254%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 84% 13% 75% 19% 141% 136% 31% 4% 97%
Contains more Calcium +370%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Manganese +307.4%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +40.9%
Contains more Zinc +1058.1%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Contains more Selenium +254%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +473.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +513.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +419.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 3% 1% 14% 38% 80% 16% 51% 5% 234% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +473.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +513.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +419.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +139.9%
Contains more Carbs +14800%
Contains more Protein +336%
Contains more Water +168.8%
Contains more Other +62.7%
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
22% 6% 70% 2%
Protein: 21.8 g
Fats: 5.82 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 69.53 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Fats +139.9%
Contains more Carbs +14800%
Contains more Protein +336%
Contains more Water +168.8%
Contains more Other +62.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2257.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.3%
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
54% 43% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2257.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +3200%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +3200%
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 Pastrami
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Pastrami Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 0.36g Pound cake
Protein 5g 21.8g Pastrami
Fats 13.96g 5.82g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 0.36g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 147kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g 0.01g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 0.1g Pastrami
Fiber 0.6g 0g Pound cake
Calcium 47mg 10mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 2.22mg Pastrami
Magnesium 8mg 17mg Pastrami
Phosphorus 140mg 175mg Pastrami
Potassium 149mg 210mg Pastrami
Sodium 377mg 1078mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.43mg 4.98mg Pastrami
Copper 0.042mg 0.091mg Pastrami
Manganese 0.11mg 0.027mg Pound cake
Selenium 5µg 17.7µg Pastrami
Vitamin A 241IU 42IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 2µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.12mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 4IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0.1µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pastrami
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.052mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.161mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 4.26mg Pastrami
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.265mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.221mg Pastrami
Folate 42µg 6µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 1.87µg Pastrami
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.141mg Pastrami
Threonine 153mg 0.857mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.976mg Pastrami
Leucine 0.397mg 1.706mg Pastrami
Lysine 0.198mg 1.812mg Pastrami
Methionine 0.117mg 0.558mg Pastrami
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.847mg Pastrami
Valine 0.249mg 1.065mg Pastrami
Histidine 0.117mg 0.684mg Pastrami
Cholesterol 66mg 68mg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.192g Pastrami
Saturated Fat 4.811g 2.681g Pastrami
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 2.118g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.145g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
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 Pastrami
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
37%
Pastrami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
60%
Pastrami

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 701mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.13g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastrami
Pastrami is relatively richer in minerals

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. Pastrami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170204/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.