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Garlic powder vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between garlic powder and pound cake

  • Garlic powder is richer than pound cake in vitamin B6, copper, iron, phosphorus, manganese, selenium, fiber, potassium, and zinc.
  • Garlic powder covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 124% more than pound cake.
  • Garlic powder has 15 times more fiber than pound cake. Garlic powder has 9g of fiber, while pound cake has 0.6g.
  • Garlic powder is lower in saturated fat.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index (54) than garlic powder (5).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, garlic powder 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 55% 24% 105% 212% 178% 82% 177% 7.8% 128% 130%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +862.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +700.7%
Contains more IronIron +281.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1169%
Contains more ZincZinc +595.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +195.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +790%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +378%

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 4% 0% 13% 0% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 0% 1% 35% 37%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4494.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +325%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.65mg
~equal in Choline ~65.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 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 ProteinProtein +231%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.6%
Contains more OtherOther +131.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1812.3%
Contains more WaterWater +301.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 21% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.249 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.178 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 -94.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2526.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1820.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 3% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.05 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.31 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1396.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +971.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0.33g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic powder Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 1.654mg 0.036mg 124%
Copper 0.533mg 0.042mg 55%
Iron 5.65mg 1.48mg 52%
Phosphorus 414mg 140mg 39%
Manganese 0.979mg 0.11mg 38%
Selenium 23.9µg 5µg 34%
Fiber 9g 0.6g 34%
Potassium 1193mg 149mg 31%
Zinc 2.99mg 0.43mg 23%
Protein 16.55g 5g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.178g 3.419g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.435mg 0.173mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.249g 4.811g 21%
Fats 0.73g 13.96g 20%
Magnesium 77mg 8mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Threonine 0.374mg 153mg 15%
Sodium 60mg 377mg 14%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.249mg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.115g 3.02g 7%
Carbs 72.73g 53.64g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.796mg 1.615mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.743mg 0.485mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Calcium 79mg 47mg 3%
Folate 47µg 42µg 1%
Calories 331kcal 353kcal 1%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 63.73g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 2.43g 33.36g N/A
Vitamin E 0.67mg 0.65mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Choline 67.5mg 65.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.414mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.728mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.768mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.111mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.525mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.667mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.263mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garlic powder 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
52%
Garlic powder
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Garlic powder
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder contains less Sodium (difference - 317mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.562g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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.

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