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Whipped cream vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between whipped cream and pound cake

  • Whipped cream has more vitamin A; however, pound cake has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, choline, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for whipped cream is 45% higher.
  • Pound cake has 3 times less vitamin A than whipped cream. Whipped cream has 685IU of vitamin A, while pound cake has 241IU.
  • Pound cake is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized 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 7.9% 30% 13% 1.9% 3.3% 10% 38% 1% 0.13% 7.6%
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 +37.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more IronIron +2860%
Contains more CopperCopper +320%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.1%
~equal in Potassium ~149mg

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% 63% 13% 6% 9.3% 15% 1.3% 18% 9.5% 36% 4.8% 2.3% 9.2%
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 AVitamin A +168.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +367.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +283.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +24.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%
Contains more CholineCholine +290.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.65mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 22% 12% 61%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 22.22 g
Carbs: 12.49 g
Water: 61.33 g
Other: 0.76 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 FatsFats +59.2%
Contains more WaterWater +137.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +329.5%
Contains more OtherOther +101.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.831 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.825 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +112.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +314.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whipped cream 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whipped cream Pound cake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 13.831g 4.811g 41%
Iron 0.05mg 1.48mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.825g 3.419g 17%
Sodium 8mg 377mg 16%
Threonine 0.144mg 153mg 15%
Carbs 12.49g 53.64g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.249mg 14%
Vitamin A 188µg 70µg 13%
Fats 22.22g 13.96g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.173mg 11%
Folate 3µg 42µg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 1.615mg 10%
Choline 16.8mg 65.6mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.418g 3.02g 8%
Selenium 1.4µg 5µg 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Phosphorus 89mg 140mg 7%
Manganese 0.001mg 0.11mg 5%
Calories 257kcal 353kcal 5%
Calcium 101mg 47mg 5%
Copper 0.01mg 0.042mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.305mg 0.485mg 4%
Protein 3.2g 5g 4%
Cholesterol 76mg 66mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.36µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.8µg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 34IU 2%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.43mg 1%
Magnesium 11mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 12.49g 53.04g N/A
Potassium 147mg 149mg 0%
Sugar 8g 33.36g N/A
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.65mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.036mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 1.7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.194mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.254mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.154mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.214mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Whipped cream 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
14%
Whipped cream
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Whipped cream
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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. Whipped cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170860/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.