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Table salt vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between table salt and pound cake?

  • Pound cake is richer than table salt in phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, iron, choline, and folate.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for sodium is 1669% more.
  • The amount of sodium in pound cake is lower.
  • The glycemic index of table salt is lower.

We used Salt, table 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 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
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 +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +95.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1762.5%
Contains more IronIron +348.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains more ZincZinc +330%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4900%
~equal in Manganese ~0.11mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 OtherOther +6422.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12835%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Pound cake DV% diff.
Sodium 38758mg 377mg 1669%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.419g 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Saturated fat 0g 4.811g 22%
Fats 0g 13.96g 21%
Phosphorus 0mg 140mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.249mg 19%
Calories 0kcal 353kcal 18%
Carbs 0g 53.64g 18%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Threonine 0mg 153mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.173mg 14%
Iron 0.33mg 1.48mg 14%
Choline 0mg 65.6mg 12%
Folate 0µg 42µg 11%
Protein 0g 5g 10%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.485mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.615mg 10%
Selenium 0.1µg 5µg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 3.02g 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Potassium 8mg 149mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.036mg 3%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.43mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Calcium 24mg 47mg 2%
Magnesium 1mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Copper 0.03mg 0.042mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 33.36g N/A
Manganese 0.1mg 0.11mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 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
Table salt 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
0%
Table salt
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 38381mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.