Rye vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between rye and pound cake
- Rye has more manganese, fiber, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5 than pound cake.
- Rye's daily need coverage for manganese is 107% more.
- Rye contains 25 times more fiber than pound cake. Rye contains 15.1g of fiber, while pound cake contains 0.6g.
- Rye contains less saturated fat.
- Pound cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pound cake is 54, while the glycemic index of rye is 34.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Rye grain 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 | +1275% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +242.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +773.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +516.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +137.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2242.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +178% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +95.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +82.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +164.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +200.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +716.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +247.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6900% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +10.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +115.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 2.577mg | 0.11mg | 107% |
| Fiber | 15.1g | 0.6g | 58% |
| Copper | 0.367mg | 0.042mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 332mg | 140mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 110mg | 8mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.197g | 4.811g | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.65mg | 0.43mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.294mg | 0.036mg | 20% |
| Fats | 1.63g | 13.96g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.456mg | 0.485mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.767g | 3.419g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.27mg | 1.615mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 13.9µg | 5µg | 16% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 377mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 1.48mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.316mg | 0.173mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 149mg | 11% |
| Protein | 10.34g | 5g | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.208g | 3.02g | 7% |
| Carbs | 75.86g | 53.64g | 7% |
| Choline | 30.4mg | 65.6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 1.7µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Calories | 338kcal | 353kcal | 1% |
| Folate | 38µg | 42µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 0.65mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 60.76g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.98g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.208mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.563mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.286mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.153mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.435mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.317mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.189mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.34 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
75.86 g
Water:
10.6 g
Other:
1.57 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +106.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +756.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +144.1% |
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Other
~1.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.767 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 | -95.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1351.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +345.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.71 g
Glucose:
0.16 g
Fructose:
0.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +4221.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +368.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +200% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
