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Sherbet vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between sherbet and pound cake?

  • Pound cake is richer than sherbet in iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, choline, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
  • Pound cake's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 22% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in sherbet is lower.

We used Sherbet, orange and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types 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% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.2%
Contains more IronIron +957.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +250%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +233.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~8mg

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 7.7% 4% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +540.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2463.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +950%
Contains more CholineCholine +751.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more WaterWater +155.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +354.5%
Contains more FatsFats +598%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +76.4%
Contains more OtherOther +282.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
43% 27% 30%
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 -75.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +469.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4173.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sherbet Pound cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sherbet Pound cake DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1mg 66mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 3.419g 22%
Fats 2g 13.96g 18%
Saturated fat 1.16g 4.811g 17%
Iron 0.14mg 1.48mg 17%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Sodium 46mg 377mg 14%
Phosphorus 40mg 140mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.173mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.249mg 12%
Choline 7.7mg 65.6mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 1.615mg 10%
Calories 144kcal 353kcal 10%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.36µg 10%
Folate 4µg 42µg 10%
Protein 1.1g 5g 8%
Carbs 30.4g 53.64g 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Selenium 1.5µg 5µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.53g 3.02g 6%
Vitamin A 12µg 70µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.224mg 0.485mg 5%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.11mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Fiber 1.3g 0.6g 3%
Potassium 96mg 149mg 2%
Copper 0.028mg 0.042mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.036mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Calcium 54mg 47mg 1%
Net carbs 29.1g 53.04g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 24.32g 33.36g N/A
Zinc 0.48mg 0.43mg 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 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sherbet Pound cake
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
6%
Sherbet
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Sherbet
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sherbet
Sherbet contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.651g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/nutrients
  2. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.