Praline vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between praline and pound cake?
- Praline is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, zinc, and magnesium, yet pound cake is richer in vitamin B2 and vitamin B12.
- Praline's daily need coverage for manganese is 68% higher.
- Praline has 12 times more copper than pound cake. Praline has 0.494mg of copper, while pound cake has 0.042mg.
- Praline contains less saturated fat.
- Praline has a lower glycemic index than pound cake.
We used Candies, praline, prepared-from-recipe and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types in this comparison.
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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 | +512.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1076.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +288.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1429.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +177.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +113.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +369.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +289.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +30.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.3 g
Fats:
25.9 g
Carbs:
59.59 g
Water:
10.36 g
Other:
0.85 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +149.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80% |
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Carbs
~53.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.224 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.683 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.778 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +386.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +127.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.682mg | 0.11mg | 68% |
| Copper | 0.494mg | 0.042mg | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.778g | 3.419g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.683g | 3.02g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Fats | 25.9g | 13.96g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.053mg | 0.249mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 48mg | 377mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 0.6g | 12% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.224g | 4.811g | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.67mg | 0.43mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 49mg | 8mg | 10% |
| Folate | 6µg | 42µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.415mg | 1.615mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Calories | 485kcal | 353kcal | 7% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 5µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 104mg | 140mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.036mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.3g | 5g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.332mg | 0.485mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.173mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.29mg | 1.48mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 217mg | 149mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 59.59g | 53.64g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.65mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.09g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Calcium | 43mg | 47mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 55.79g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1.7µg | 0% |
| 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | 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 | 0g | 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
10%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Praline is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Praline contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Praline is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.587g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Praline is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pound cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.43g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.