Pound cake vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pound cake and fish sandwiches
- Pound cake has more vitamin B2 and choline; however, fish sandwiches are higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin K, and manganese.
- Fish sandwiches cover your daily selenium needs 24% more than pound cake.
- Fish sandwiches contain 4 times less vitamin D than pound cake. Pound cake contains 34IU of vitamin D, while fish sandwiches contain 9IU.
- Fish sandwiches have less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.
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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 | +27% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +212.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +140% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +260% |
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 | +1066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +127% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +88.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +700% |
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:
10.29 g
Fats:
12.45 g
Carbs:
26.69 g
Water:
48.44 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +101% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +87.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.2% |
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
1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.257 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83% |
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 g
Glucose:
1.2 g
Fructose:
1.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.87 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +60% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +345.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +163.6% |
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Galactose
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 5µg | 18µg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 6.257g | 19% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.68µg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 1.949g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10.29g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 35mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 602mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 13.6µg | 10% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 26.69g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.14mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 6µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.264mg | 7% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 28.9mg | 7% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 257kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.075mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 25mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 2.15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.21mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0.2µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 116mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 9IU | 3% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 206mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 12.45g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 1.47g | 1% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Folate | 42µg | 46µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 2.595g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.49mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.55mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 25.69g | N/A |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.5mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 3.53g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | 0.489g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.023g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 5.561g | 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
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27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.862g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich 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.