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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 B2, 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.
  • Pound cake has 7 times more folate than patty. While pound cake has 42µg of folate, patty has only 6µg.
  • The amount of sodium in patty is lower.
  • The glycemic index of 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%
Patty
Patty
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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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Patty
Patty
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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
Patty
Patty
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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
Patty
Patty
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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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 2.05µg 70%
Zinc 0.43mg 4.12mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.643g 19%
Protein 5g 14.63g 19%
Carbs 53.64g 0g 18%
Selenium 5µg 14.8µg 18%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.214mg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 3.846mg 14%
Sodium 377mg 74mg 13%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.043mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 6.861g 10%
Folate 42µg 6µg 9%
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.16mg 7%
Saturated fat 4.811g 6.333g 7%
Calories 353kcal 204kcal 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Iron 1.48mg 1.93mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.309mg 4%
Cholesterol 66mg 53mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Calcium 47mg 7mg 4%
Potassium 149mg 269mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.017mg 4%
Fats 13.96g 15.69g 3%
Copper 0.042mg 0.073mg 3%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Magnesium 8mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Phosphorus 140mg 145mg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 0g N/A
Sugar 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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.