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Pound cake vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pound cake and pecan

  • Pound cake has more vitamin B12; however, pecan is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, fiber, magnesium, and phosphorus.
  • Pecan's daily need coverage for manganese is 191% more.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pound cake is 54, while the glycemic index of pecan is 10.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Nuts, pecans.

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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%
Pecan
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1412.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +175.2%
Contains more IronIron +70.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2757.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +953.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3990.9%

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%
Pecan
6
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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +62%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +281.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +105.9%

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
Pecan
2
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +287%
Contains more WaterWater +634.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.4%
Contains more FatsFats +415.5%
~equal in Other ~1.48g

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
Pecan
2
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1251%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +532.2%

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
Pecan
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10% 88%
Starch: 0.46 g
Sucrose: 3.9 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +3673.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +686.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1775%
Contains more FructoseFructose +725%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Pecan
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Pecan DV% diff.
Manganese 0.11mg 4.5mg 191%
Copper 0.042mg 1.2mg 129%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 21.614g 121%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 40.801g 94%
Fats 13.96g 71.97g 89%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.66mg 41%
Zinc 0.43mg 4.53mg 37%
Fiber 0.6g 9.6g 36%
Magnesium 8mg 121mg 27%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Phosphorus 140mg 277mg 20%
Calories 353kcal 691kcal 17%
Sodium 377mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Threonine 153mg 0.306mg 15%
Iron 1.48mg 2.53mg 13%
Carbs 53.64g 13.86g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.21mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.13mg 9%
Protein 5g 9.17g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.863mg 8%
Potassium 149mg 410mg 8%
Vitamin A 70µg 3µg 7%
Starch 17.36g 0.46g 7%
Saturated fat 4.811g 6.18g 6%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 1.4mg 5%
Folate 42µg 22µg 5%
Choline 65.6mg 40.5mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 1.167mg 3%
Selenium 5µg 3.8µg 2%
Calcium 47mg 70mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 3.5µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 4.26g N/A
Sugar 33.36g 3.97g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.093mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0.598mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.426mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.262mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0.04g 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 0g 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 Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.369g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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