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Pound cake vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pound cake and agave nectar

  • Pound cake has more phosphorus, iron, vitamin B12, and choline; however, agave nectar is richer in vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin B6.
  • Pound cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 24% more.
  • Agave nectar contains less saturated fat.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pound cake is 54, while the glycemic index of agave nectar is 13.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Sweetener, syrup, agave.

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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 0.71% 0.3% 0.35% 3.4% 3% 0.27% 0.43% 0.52% 0.65% 9.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3625%
Contains more IronIron +1544.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +366.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +4200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +194.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%

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 57% 2.7% 20% 0% 31% 38% 13% 0% 54% 0% 56% 23% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +775%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more CholineCholine +393.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1223.5%

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
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +5455.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3002.2%
Contains more WaterWater +12.8%
Contains more OtherOther +920%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.4%

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
18% 82%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 12.43 g
Fructose: 55.6 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1557.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +16748.5%
~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 Agave nectar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Agave nectar DV% diff.
Fructose 0.33g 55.6g 69%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0g 23%
Saturated fat 4.811g 0g 22%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Fats 13.96g 0.45g 21%
Phosphorus 140mg 1mg 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Iron 1.48mg 0.09mg 17%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 22.5µg 17%
Sodium 377mg 4mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.234mg 15%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Protein 5g 0.09g 10%
Choline 65.6mg 13.3mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 0g 8%
Carbs 53.64g 76.37g 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin A 70µg 8µg 7%
Selenium 5µg 1.7µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.165mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.689mg 6%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.005mg 5%
Calcium 47mg 1mg 5%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.01mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.122mg 4%
Copper 0.042mg 0.009mg 4%
Potassium 149mg 4mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Folate 42µg 30µg 3%
Calories 353kcal 310kcal 2%
Fiber 0.6g 0.2g 2%
Magnesium 8mg 1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.98mg 2%
Net carbs 53.04g 76.17g N/A
Sugar 33.36g 68.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Agave nectar
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
23%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)

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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.