Pound cake vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pound cake and veal
- The amount of vitamin B3, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B5, and phosphorus in veal is higher than in pound cake.
- Veal covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 40% more than pound cake.
- Pound cake contains 5 times more sodium than veal. While pound cake contains 377mg of sodium, veal contains only 83mg.
- Veal has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of veal 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 Veal, ground, cooked, broiled.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +176.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +214.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +126.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +145.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +800% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +174% |
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 EVitamin E | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +147.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +41.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +281.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +397.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +139.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +983.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +252.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +44.8% |
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:
24.38 g
Fats:
7.56 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.76 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +84.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +387.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +158.1% |
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
3.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.55 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +521.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.8% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~2.84g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 8.03mg | 40% |
| Protein | 5g | 24.38g | 39% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 1.27µg | 38% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 3.87mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.39mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 0.55g | 19% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 0g | 18% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 13.7µg | 16% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 1.065mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 1.16mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 83mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 103mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 217mg | 11% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 7.56g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.07mg | 9% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 172kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 3.04g | 8% |
| Folate | 42µg | 11µg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.103mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.99mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 337mg | 6% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 95mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.035mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1.2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 2.84g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 1.201mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 1.94mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.569mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.984mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 1.347mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.885mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 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
26%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veal is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.771g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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