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Pound cake vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pound cake and Seaweed

  • Pound cake has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Seaweed is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Magnesium, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Seaweed covers your daily Vitamin K needs 54% more than Pound cake.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Seaweed, kelp, raw.

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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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
3
:
7
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +67.4%
Contains more Selenium +614.3%
Contains more Calcium +257.4%
Contains more Iron +92.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1412.5%
Contains less Sodium -38.2%
Contains more Zinc +186%
Contains more Copper +209.5%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Seaweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +67.4%
Contains more Selenium +614.3%
Contains more Calcium +257.4%
Contains more Iron +92.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1412.5%
Contains less Sodium -38.2%
Contains more Zinc +186%
Contains more Copper +209.5%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%

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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
7
:
5
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Vitamin A +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Contains more Folate +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +3782.4%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Seaweed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin A +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Contains more Folate +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +3782.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
3
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2
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Protein +197.6%
Contains more Fats +2392.9%
Contains more Carbs +460.5%
Contains more Water +215.3%
Contains more Other +332%
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Seaweed
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Protein +197.6%
Contains more Fats +2392.9%
Contains more Carbs +460.5%
Contains more Water +215.3%
Contains more Other +332%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
1
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2981.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7174.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Seaweed
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2981.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7174.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 8.27g Pound cake
Protein 5g 1.68g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 0.56g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 9.57g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 43kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 0.6g Seaweed
Fiber 0.6g 1.3g Seaweed
Calcium 47mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 1.48mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Magnesium 8mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 140mg 42mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 89mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 233mg Seaweed
Zinc 0.43mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Copper 0.042mg 0.13mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.11mg 0.2mg Seaweed
Selenium 5µg 0.7µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 241IU 116IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 6µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.05mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.15mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.47mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.002mg Pound cake
Folate 42µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 153mg 0.055mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.076mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg 0.083mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg 0.082mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg 0.025mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.043mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg 0.072mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg 0.024mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Seaweed
Trans Fat 0.192g 0g Seaweed
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0.247g Seaweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.004g Seaweed
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 0.098g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.047g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Seaweed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Pound cake
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.564g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.