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Pound cake vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pound cake and chia seeds?

  • Pound cake has less fiber, manganese, phosphorus, copper, selenium, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B3, and zinc than chia seeds.
  • Chia seeds' daily need coverage for fiber is 135% higher.
  • Chia seeds have a lower glycemic index than pound cake.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Seeds, chia seeds, dried types in this comparison.

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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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4087.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1242.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173.2%
Contains more IronIron +421.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2100%
Contains more ZincZinc +965.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +514.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2375.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1004%

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% 23% 13% 12% 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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +258.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +446.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%

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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.4%
Contains more WaterWater +346%
Contains more ProteinProtein +230.8%
Contains more FatsFats +120.2%
Contains more OtherOther +213.7%

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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +592.2%

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 Chia seeds
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Chia seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 23.665g 135%
Fiber 0.6g 34.4g 135%
Manganese 0.11mg 2.723mg 114%
Phosphorus 140mg 860mg 103%
Copper 0.042mg 0.924mg 98%
Selenium 5µg 55.2µg 91%
Magnesium 8mg 335mg 78%
Iron 1.48mg 7.72mg 78%
Calcium 47mg 631mg 58%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 8.83mg 45%
Zinc 0.43mg 4.58mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.62mg 37%
Fats 13.96g 30.74g 26%
Protein 5g 16.54g 23%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Sodium 377mg 16mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Threonine 153mg 0.709mg 15%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Potassium 149mg 407mg 8%
Vitamin A 70µg 8%
Saturated fat 4.811g 3.33g 7%
Calories 353kcal 486kcal 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.17mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Carbs 53.64g 42.12g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 3%
Folate 42µg 49µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 2.309g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 7.72g N/A
Sugar 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.436mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 1.016mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.531mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g 17.83g 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 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Chia seeds
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
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.481g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.