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.
| 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.
| 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
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
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
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
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% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pound cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)