Pound cake vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pound cake and pepperoni?
- Pound cake is higher in folate, yet pepperoni is higher in selenium, manganese, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 64% more.
- Pound cake has 8 times more folate than pepperoni. While pound cake has 42µg of folate, pepperoni has only 5µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in pound cake is lower.
- The glycemic index of pepperoni is lower.
We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +147.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +116.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +467.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +876.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +480% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +740% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +28.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +58.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +208.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +905.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +261.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +241.2% |
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:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4445.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +285% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +231.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +209.8% |
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
17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.458 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +587.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.4% |
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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| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 17.708g | 59% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 1582mg | 52% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 46.28g | 50% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 29µg | 44% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 20.77g | 44% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 1.074mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 1.3µg | 39% |
| Protein | 5g | 19.25g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.362mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 4.987mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 2.44mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 1.18g | 17% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.869mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 97mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.93mg | 9% |
| Folate | 42µg | 5µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.271mg | 8% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 504kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 4.458g | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.091mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 274mg | 4% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 51.2mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 5.8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 1.03mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 1.3µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 158mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 52IU | 2% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.257mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | 1.527g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 1.575mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 1.652mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.511mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.987mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | 0.164g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.136g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 3.605g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 1205mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.897g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins