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Pound cake vs. Raisin bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pound cake and raisin bread?

  • Pound cake is higher in vitamin B12, yet raisin bread is higher in selenium, iron, copper, manganese, folate, fiber, and vitamin B1.
  • Raisin bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 27% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in raisin bread is lower.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Bread, raisin, enriched 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 20% 20% 109% 66% 20% 47% 45% 65% 109%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.3%
Contains more IronIron +95.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +371.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +355.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
~equal in Sodium ~347mg

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% 14% 13% 24% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
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 0.33% 0% 5.6% 0% 85% 92% 65% 23% 16% 0% 4.3% 80% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +349.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +152.4%
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.7µg

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
8% 4% 52% 34% 2%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 52.3 g
Water: 33.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +217.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58%
Contains more WaterWater +29.9%
Contains more OtherOther +17.6%
~equal in Carbs ~52.3g

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
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.294 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.679 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +31.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +403.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.5%

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 Raisin bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Raisin bread Opinion
Calories 353kcal 274kcal Pound cake
Protein 5g 7.9g Raisin bread
Fats 13.96g 4.4g Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Raisin bread
Net carbs 53.04g 48g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 52.3g Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Raisin bread
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 26mg Raisin bread
Calcium 47mg 66mg Raisin bread
Potassium 149mg 227mg Raisin bread
Iron 1.48mg 2.9mg Raisin bread
Sugar 33.36g 5.68g Raisin bread
Fiber 0.6g 4.3g Raisin bread
Copper 0.042mg 0.198mg Raisin bread
Zinc 0.43mg 0.72mg Raisin bread
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Phosphorus 140mg 109mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 347mg Raisin bread
Vitamin A 241IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.28mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.11mg 0.501mg Raisin bread
Selenium 5µg 20µg Raisin bread
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.339mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.398mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 3.466mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.387mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.069mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.7µg
Folate 42µg 106µg Raisin bread
Trans Fat 0.192g Raisin bread
Choline 65.6mg 14.6mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 4.811g 1.081g Raisin bread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 2.294g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.679g Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.083mg Raisin bread
Threonine 153mg 0.222mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.287mg Raisin bread
Leucine 0.397mg 0.516mg Raisin bread
Lysine 0.198mg 0.2mg Raisin bread
Methionine 0.117mg 0.128mg Raisin bread
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.361mg Raisin bread
Valine 0.249mg 0.329mg Raisin bread
Histidine 0.117mg 0.167mg Raisin bread
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Raisin bread
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
29%
Raisin bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
52%
Raisin bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Raisin bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172680/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.