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Pound cake vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pound cake and shallot?

  • Pound cake is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, choline, and vitamin B1, yet shallot is higher in vitamin B6 and fiber.
  • Pound cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 24% more.
  • The glycemic index of shallot is lower.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Shallots, raw types in this article.

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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 15% 11% 29% 45% 29% 11% 26% 1.6% 38% 6.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27%
Contains more IronIron +23.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +316.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +162.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +165.5%
~equal in Zinc ~0.4mg

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 27% 0% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1525%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1145%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +707.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +112.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +480.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +858.3%

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
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more FatsFats +13860%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +219.3%
Contains more OtherOther +91.3%
Contains more WaterWater +208.5%

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21471.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8666.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

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 Shallot
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Shallot DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.345mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.039g 23%
Saturated fat 4.811g 0.017g 22%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Fats 13.96g 0.1g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.02mg 18%
Sodium 377mg 12mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Threonine 153mg 0.098mg 15%
Calories 353kcal 72kcal 14%
Carbs 53.64g 16.8g 12%
Phosphorus 140mg 60mg 11%
Choline 65.6mg 11.3mg 10%
Fiber 0.6g 3.2g 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.2mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.06mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 0.014g 8%
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg 8%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.292mg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Selenium 5µg 1.2µg 7%
Potassium 149mg 334mg 5%
Copper 0.042mg 0.088mg 5%
Protein 5g 2.5g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.29mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.04mg 4%
Iron 1.48mg 1.2mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Magnesium 8mg 21mg 3%
Folate 42µg 34µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.8µg 1%
Calcium 47mg 37mg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 13.6g N/A
Sugar 33.36g 7.87g N/A
Zinc 0.43mg 0.4mg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.106mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0.149mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0.125mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.043mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Shallot
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
14%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.