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Pound cake vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pound cake and Tortilla

  • Pound cake has more Vitamin B2, while Tortilla has more Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Fiber, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Tortilla covers your daily need of Iron 29% more than Pound cake.
  • Pound cake contains 16 times more Saturated Fat than Tortilla. While Pound cake contains 4.811g of Saturated Fat, Tortilla contains only 0.296g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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
3
:
7
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Potassium +41.9%
Contains less Sodium -21.8%
Contains more Zinc +34.4%
Contains more Calcium +48.9%
Contains more Iron +157.4%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Copper +142.9%
Contains more Manganese +143.6%
Contains more Selenium +232%
Equal in Phosphorus - 146
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Tortilla
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Potassium +41.9%
Contains less Sodium -21.8%
Contains more Zinc +34.4%
Contains more Calcium +48.9%
Contains more Iron +157.4%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Copper +142.9%
Contains more Manganese +143.6%
Contains more Selenium +232%
Equal in Phosphorus - 146

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
7
:
4
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Vitamin E +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +325%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
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%
Tortilla
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +325%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
3
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Fats +1369.5%
Contains more Protein +45.6%
Contains more Water +54.5%
Contains more Other +22.2%
Equal in Carbs - 49.94
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
Tortilla
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Fats +1369.5%
Contains more Protein +45.6%
Contains more Water +54.5%
Contains more Other +22.2%
Equal in Carbs - 49.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
1
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1532.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +774.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Tortilla
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1532.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +774.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
4
:
2
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Sucrose +13845.5%
Contains more Glucose +400%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +147.8%
Contains more Maltose +618.2%
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
Tortilla
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +13845.5%
Contains more Glucose +400%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +147.8%
Contains more Maltose +618.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 47.54g Pound cake
Protein 5g 7.28g Tortilla
Fats 13.96g 0.95g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 49.94g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 237kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g 43.02g Tortilla
Fructose 0.33g 0g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 2.75g Tortilla
Fiber 0.6g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 47mg 70mg Tortilla
Iron 1.48mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 8mg 19mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 140mg 146mg Tortilla
Potassium 149mg 105mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 482mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.43mg 0.32mg Pound cake
Copper 0.042mg 0.102mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.11mg 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 5µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.19mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.114mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.17mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.06mg Tortilla
Folate 42µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.4µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 153mg 0.182mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.397mg 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.198mg 0.157mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.249mg 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.117mg 0.165mg Tortilla
Cholesterol 66mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.192g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0.296g Tortilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 0.185g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.391g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g 0.019g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Tortilla
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
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.61g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.515g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.