Pound cake vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pound cake and potato salad
- Pound cake has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, iron, folate, and vitamin B1; however, potato salad has more vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pound cake is 17% higher.
- Potato salad is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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 | +127.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +169.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +181% |
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 | +118.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +124.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +315% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +291.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.116mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.06mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 1.429g | 15% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 11.17g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 52mg | 13% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 143kcal | 11% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.65mg | 10% |
| Folate | 42µg | 7µg | 9% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 8.2g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.141mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.118mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.077mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Sodium | 377mg | 529mg | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 2.68g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 0.89mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 1.3g | 3% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 254mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 3.737g | 2% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 4.1µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 2.48g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.534mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 68mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 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 |
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:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +380.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +193.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.5% |
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
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.737g
