Pound cake vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pound cake and rye
- Rye has more manganese, fiber, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5 than pound cake.
- Rye's daily need coverage for manganese is 107% more.
- Pound cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pound cake is 54, while the glycemic index of rye is 34.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Rye grain.
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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 | +95.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1275% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +242.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +773.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +516.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +137.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2242.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +178% |
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 | +6900% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +115.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +82.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +164.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +200.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +716.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +247.1% |
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:
10.34 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
75.86 g
Water:
10.6 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +756.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +144.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +106.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.4% |
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Other
~1.57g
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
0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.767 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1351.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +345.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.71 g
Glucose:
0.16 g
Fructose:
0.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +4221.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +368.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +200% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.11mg | 2.577mg | 107% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 15.1g | 58% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.367mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 332mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 110mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 0.197g | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 2.65mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.294mg | 20% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 1.63g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 1.456mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 0.767g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 4.27mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 13.9µg | 16% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 2mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.289mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.63mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.316mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 510mg | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10.34g | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 1µg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0.208g | 7% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 75.86g | 7% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 30.4mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 5.9µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 338kcal | 1% |
| Folate | 42µg | 38µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.85mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 60.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 0.98g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.563mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0.11g | 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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
98%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.614g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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