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Pound cake vs. Patty — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pound cake and Patty?

  • Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin A, yet Patty is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Patty's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 70% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Patty is lower.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, raw types in this article.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 24% 72% 24% 112% 62% 9.7% 2.2% 81%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +571.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +547.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.5%
Contains more IronIron +30.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +858.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +196%
~equal in Phosphorus ~145mg

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%
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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% 0% 0% 0% 11% 37% 72% 19% 49% 256% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +302.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +494.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +469.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
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15% 16% 65% 5%
Protein: 14.63 g
Fats: 15.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 4.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +192.6%
Contains more FatsFats +12.4%
Contains more WaterWater +150.2%
Contains more OtherOther +224.2%

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
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.333 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.643 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -24%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +431.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +127.2%

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 Patty
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Patty Opinion
Calories 353kcal 204kcal Pound cake
Protein 5g 14.63g Patty
Fats 13.96g 15.69g Patty
Net carbs 53.04g 0g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 0g Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 53mg Patty
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 18mg Patty
Calcium 47mg 7mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 269mg Patty
Iron 1.48mg 1.93mg Patty
Sugar 33.36g Patty
Fiber 0.6g 0g Pound cake
Copper 0.042mg 0.073mg Patty
Zinc 0.43mg 4.12mg Patty
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Phosphorus 140mg 145mg Patty
Sodium 377mg 74mg Patty
Vitamin A 241IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.11mg 0.017mg Pound cake
Selenium 5µg 14.8µg Patty
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.043mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.16mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 3.846mg Patty
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.309mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.214mg Patty
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 2.05µg Patty
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Folate 42µg 6µg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.192g Patty
Choline 65.6mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 4.811g 6.333g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 6.861g Patty
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.643g 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 Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Patty
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
34%
Patty
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
40%
Patty

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.522g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Patty
Patty is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Patty
Patty is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Patty
Patty contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Patty
Patty is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Patty
Patty is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

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.