Pound cake vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pound cake and pork
- Pound cake has more folate; however, pork is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and potassium.
- Pork's daily need coverage for selenium is 73% more.
- Pound cake contains 8 times more folate than pork. Pound cake contains 42µg of folate, while pork contains 5µg.
- Pork contains less sodium.
- Pound cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pound cake is 54, while the glycemic index of pork is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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 | +70.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1122.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +183.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +455.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +806% |
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 | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +124.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +740% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +406.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +211.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +94.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43.1% |
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:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +446.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +123.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~13.92g
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
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +184.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +105% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~5.23g
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 5µg | 45.3µg | 73% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.877mg | 59% |
| Protein | 5g | 27.32g | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.464mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 5.037mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 0g | 18% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 2.39mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 1.2g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 246mg | 15% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 1.234mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 62mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.7µg | 14% |
| Folate | 42µg | 5µg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 2µg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.87mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 423mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 6.19g | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.321mg | 6% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 242kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 28mg | 5% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 93.9mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 80mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.698mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.009mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 1.3µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.073mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 53IU | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 5.23g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 13.92g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 1.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 2.177mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.712mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 1.067mg | 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 |
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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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.419g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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