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Pound cake vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pound cake and White Bread different?

  • Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B12, however, White Bread is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from White Bread is 31% higher.

Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) are the varieties used in this article.

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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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +187.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +206.4%
Contains more IronIron +143.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +387.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +340%

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% 14% 13% 24% 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 0% 0.06% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +750%
Contains more CholineCholine +349.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +208.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +196%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +141.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +164.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.243mg

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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more FatsFats +319.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77%
Contains more WaterWater +40.8%
Contains more OtherOther +29.4%
~equal in Carbs ~49.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +404.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.5%

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
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +114.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +109.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +636.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +406.1%
~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 White Bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake White Bread Opinion
Calories 353kcal 266kcal Pound cake
Protein 5g 8.85g White Bread
Fats 13.96g 3.33g Pound cake
Net carbs 53.04g 46.72g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 49.42g Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg White Bread
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 23mg White Bread
Calcium 47mg 144mg White Bread
Potassium 149mg 126mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 3.61mg White Bread
Sugar 33.36g 5.67g White Bread
Fiber 0.6g 2.7g White Bread
Copper 0.042mg 0.101mg White Bread
Zinc 0.43mg 0.74mg White Bread
Starch 17.36g 37.17g White Bread
Phosphorus 140mg 98mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 490mg Pound cake
Vitamin A 241IU 1IU Pound cake
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.22mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.11mg 0.536mg White Bread
Selenium 5µg 22µg White Bread
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.243mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.087mg White Bread
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.2µg Pound cake
Folate 42µg 111µg White Bread
Trans Fat 0.192g 0.027g White Bread
Choline 65.6mg 14.6mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0.698g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 0.599g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 1.602g Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g 2.43g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g 0.166g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.002g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake White Bread
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
33%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.113g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.