Mayonnaise vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mayonnaise and pound cake
- Mayonnaise has more vitamin K and vitamin E; however, pound cake is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
- Mayonnaise covers your daily vitamin K needs 134% more than pound cake.
- Pound cake contains 5 times less vitamin E than mayonnaise. Mayonnaise contains 3.28mg of vitamin E, while pound cake contains 0.65mg.
- Pound cake has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular 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 | +700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +487.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +645% |
| Contains more IronIron | +604.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +121.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +186.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +566.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1471.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +117.4% |
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 | +404.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +9488.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +337.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1630% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1210.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +182% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +740% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +91.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.96 g
Fats:
74.85 g
Carbs:
0.57 g
Water:
21.65 g
Other:
1.97 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +436.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +420.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +9310.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.703 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
44.69 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +457.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1207.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.48 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.05 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 | +6291.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1775% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +560% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 44.69g | 3.419g | 275% |
| Vitamin K | 163µg | 1.7µg | 134% |
| Fats | 74.85g | 13.96g | 94% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 16.843g | 3.02g | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 11.703g | 4.811g | 31% |
| Carbs | 0.57g | 53.64g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.249mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 3.28mg | 0.65mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 140mg | 17% |
| Calories | 680kcal | 353kcal | 16% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 1.48mg | 16% |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.173mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 635mg | 377mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0.36µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.615mg | 10% |
| Folate | 5µg | 42µg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 66mg | 8% |
| Protein | 0.96g | 5g | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Choline | 34.2mg | 65.6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 70µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.172mg | 0.485mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 5µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.007mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 149mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.43mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.8µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 34IU | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.008mg | 0.036mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0.57g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.57g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.187g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.017mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.095mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.072mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.035mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.057mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 5.331g | 0.372g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.125g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.03g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 38.942g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.892g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mayonnaise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.79g)