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Pound cake vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pound cake and cinnamon

  • Pound cake is richer in vitamin B2, while cinnamon is higher in manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, copper, and vitamin K.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily manganese needs 755% more than pound cake.

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

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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 43% 301% 38% 312% 113% 50% 27% 1.3% 2278% 17%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +118.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2031.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189.3%
Contains more IronIron +462.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +707.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +325.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15778.2%

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 13% 5% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +686.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +507.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +496.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +256.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +338.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1735.3%

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
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1025.8%
Contains more WaterWater +144.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.2%
Contains more OtherOther +135.3%

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
52% 37% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.345 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.068 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1127.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4927.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
48% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +153300%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +38.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +236.4%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Cinnamon DV% diff.
Manganese 0.11mg 17.466mg 755%
Fiber 0.6g 53.1g 210%
Calcium 47mg 1002mg 96%
Iron 1.48mg 8.32mg 86%
Copper 0.042mg 0.339mg 33%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 31.2µg 25%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.068g 22%
Fats 13.96g 1.24g 20%
Saturated fat 4.811g 0.345g 20%
Sodium 377mg 10mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.041mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Threonine 153mg 0.136mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.022mg 13%
Zinc 0.43mg 1.83mg 13%
Magnesium 8mg 60mg 12%
Phosphorus 140mg 64mg 11%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 2.32mg 11%
Choline 65.6mg 11mg 10%
Folate 42µg 6µg 9%
Carbs 53.64g 80.59g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.158mg 9%
Potassium 149mg 431mg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 0.246g 7%
Vitamin A 70µg 15µg 6%
Calories 353kcal 247kcal 5%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.358mg 3%
Selenium 5µg 3.1µg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 1.332mg 2%
Protein 5g 3.99g 2%
Fructose 0.33g 1.11g 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 27.49g N/A
Sugar 33.36g 2.17g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0.253mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.078mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.146mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.224mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Cinnamon
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
19%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
318%
Cinnamon

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 - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.466g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals

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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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