Pound cake vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pound cake and turmeric
- The amount of manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin E, and phosphorus in turmeric is higher than in pound cake.
- Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 856% more than pound cake.
- Turmeric has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turmeric is 0, while the glycemic index of pound cake is 54.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Spices, turmeric, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +257.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1296% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3616.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2995.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +946.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +113.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +198.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +110% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +581.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +197.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +688.2% |
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:
9.68 g
Fats:
3.25 g
Carbs:
67.14 g
Water:
12.85 g
Other:
7.08 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +329.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +101.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +362.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.756 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +572.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +352.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.8% |
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:
2.38 g
Glucose:
0.38 g
Fructose:
0.45 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1189.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +97.4% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +36.4% |
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Galactose
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.11mg | 19.8mg | 856% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 55mg | 669% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 1.3mg | 140% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 22.7g | 88% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 2080mg | 57% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 208mg | 48% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 4.5mg | 37% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4.43mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 299mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 0.756g | 18% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 3.25g | 16% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.33mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 27mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 1.838g | 14% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 168mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 13.4µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.058mg | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 9.68g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Folate | 42µg | 20µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0.449g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.107mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 67.14g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 49.2mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 6.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 1.35mg | 2% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 312kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.542mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 44.44g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 3.21g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | 0.056g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.81mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0.45g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.081g | 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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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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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
575%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.973g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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