Rice vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between rice and pound cake
- Rice has more manganese; however, pound cake is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, choline, and vitamin D.
- Pound cake covers your daily saturated fat needs 24% more than rice.
- Pound cake contains 4 times less manganese than rice. Rice contains 0.472mg of manganese, while pound cake contains 0.11mg.
- Rice has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +329.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +370% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +325.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +225.6% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +158.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +38.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1525% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1815.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +3023.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.69 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
28.17 g
Water:
68.44 g
Other:
0.42 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +164.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4885.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +90.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +264.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 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 | -98.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3331.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4398.7% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 3.419g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 4.811g | 22% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 13.96g | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.249mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 377mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.472mg | 0.11mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 140mg | 14% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 65.6mg | 12% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 353kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Carbs | 28.17g | 53.64g | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 3.02g | 7% |
| Protein | 2.69g | 5g | 5% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 5µg | 5% |
| Folate | 58µg | 42µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.036mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.65mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.48mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 149mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.485mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.163mg | 0.173mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.476mg | 1.615mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.77g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.05g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.222mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.063mg | 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 | 0.004g | 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
12%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.734g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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