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Spaghetti vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Spaghetti and Pound cake

  • Spaghetti is higher in Selenium, however, Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Spaghetti's daily need coverage for Selenium is 39% higher.
  • Spaghetti has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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 Magnesium +125%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +18.6%
Contains more Copper +138.1%
Contains more Manganese +192.7%
Contains more Selenium +428%
Contains more Calcium +571.4%
Contains more Iron +196%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.4%
Contains more Potassium +238.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +18.6%
Contains more Copper +138.1%
Contains more Manganese +192.7%
Contains more Selenium +428%
Contains more Calcium +571.4%
Contains more Iron +196%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.4%
Contains more Potassium +238.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +765%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1145%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +333%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +765%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1145%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +333%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Water +140.2%
Contains more Fats +1401.1%
Contains more Carbs +73.8%
Contains more Other +446.4%
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 Protein +16%
Contains more Water +140.2%
Contains more Fats +1401.1%
Contains more Carbs +73.8%
Contains more Other +446.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2205.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +948.8%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2205.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +948.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +49.8%
Contains more Maltose +21.2%
Contains more Sucrose +33988.9%
Contains more Glucose +1775%
Contains more Fructose +1000%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
34% 60% 3%
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 Starch +49.8%
Contains more Maltose +21.2%
Contains more Sucrose +33988.9%
Contains more Glucose +1775%
Contains more Fructose +1000%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 29.06g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 5.8g 5g Spaghetti
Fats 0.93g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 30.86g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 158kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 26.01g 17.36g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 0.56g 33.36g Spaghetti
Fiber 1.8g 0.6g Spaghetti
Calcium 7mg 47mg Pound cake
Iron 0.5mg 1.48mg Pound cake
Magnesium 18mg 8mg Spaghetti
Phosphorus 58mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 44mg 149mg Pound cake
Sodium 1mg 377mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.51mg 0.43mg Spaghetti
Copper 0.1mg 0.042mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.322mg 0.11mg Spaghetti
Selenium 26.4µg 5µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 0IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.173mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.615mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.036mg Spaghetti
Folate 7µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.041mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.206mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0.204mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.44mg 0.397mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.133mg 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.065mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.239mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.262mg 0.249mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.132mg 0.117mg Spaghetti
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Spaghetti
Trans Fat 0g 0.192g Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.176g 4.811g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti Pound cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
3%
Spaghetti
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.