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Pound cake vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pound cake and Flax

  • Flax is richer than Pound cake in Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Flax covers your daily Copper needs 131% more than Pound cake.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Seeds, flaxseed.

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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
0
:
10
Flax
Flax
Contains more Calcium +442.6%
Contains more Iron +287.2%
Contains more Magnesium +4800%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.6%
Contains more Potassium +445.6%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +909.3%
Contains more Copper +2804.8%
Contains more Manganese +2156.4%
Contains more Selenium +408%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Calcium +442.6%
Contains more Iron +287.2%
Contains more Magnesium +4800%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.6%
Contains more Potassium +445.6%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +909.3%
Contains more Copper +2804.8%
Contains more Manganese +2156.4%
Contains more Selenium +408%

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
5
:
7
Flax
Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +850.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1213.9%
Contains more Folate +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +152.9%
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%
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +850.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1213.9%
Contains more Folate +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +152.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
3
Flax
Flax
Contains more Carbs +85.7%
Contains more Water +271.7%
Contains more Protein +265.8%
Contains more Fats +202%
Contains more Other +142.5%
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
Flax
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +85.7%
Contains more Water +271.7%
Contains more Protein +265.8%
Contains more Fats +202%
Contains more Other +142.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
0
:
3
Flax
Flax
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +740.3%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +740.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
6
:
0
Flax
Flax
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2567.8%
Contains more Glucose +87.5%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Pound cake
34% 60% 3%
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
Flax
74% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2567.8%
Contains more Glucose +87.5%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Flax Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 1.58g Pound cake
Protein 5g 18.29g Flax
Fats 13.96g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 53.64g 28.88g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 534kcal Flax
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g 0g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 1.55g Flax
Fiber 0.6g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 47mg 255mg Flax
Iron 1.48mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 8mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 140mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 149mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 377mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 0.43mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.042mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.11mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 5µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 241IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.31mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.161mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 42µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 153mg 0.766mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 0.397mg 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.198mg 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.117mg 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.957mg Flax
Valine 0.249mg 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.117mg 0.472mg Flax
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Flax
Trans Fat 0.192g Flax
Saturated Fat 4.811g 3.663g Flax
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.007g Flax
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Flax
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
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.148g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.