Tomato sauce vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tomato sauce and pound cake?
- Tomato sauce is higher in copper, yet pound cake is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, choline, and folate.
- Pound cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 24% more.
- Tomato sauce has 3 times more copper than pound cake. While tomato sauce has 0.115mg of copper, pound cake has only 0.042mg.
- The amount of sodium in tomato sauce is lower.
- The glycemic index of tomato sauce is lower.
We used Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +99.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +173.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +235.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +418.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +733.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +121.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +172.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +64.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +218.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +620.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +283.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +562.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +252.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +316.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4553.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +910.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
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 | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6763.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2725.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
1.82 g
Fructose:
1.67 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 GlucoseGlucose | +142.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +406.1% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +43728.6% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Galactose
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.121g | 3.419g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 4.811g | 22% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 13.96g | 21% |
| Calories | 24kcal | 353kcal | 16% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 377mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 5.31g | 53.64g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 140mg | 16% |
| Threonine | 0.037mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.249mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.173mg | 12% |
| Choline | 9.9mg | 65.6mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.042mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Protein | 1.2g | 5g | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 5µg | 8% |
| Folate | 9µg | 42µg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.96mg | 1.48mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 3.02g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.036mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 70µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.44mg | 0.65mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 1.615mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.485mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0.6g | 4% |
| Potassium | 297mg | 149mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.67g | 0.33g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.81g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.56g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.113mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.034mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.025mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0.117mg | 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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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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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.