White Bread vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are White Bread and Pound cake different?
- White Bread is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Folate, and Calcium, however, Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from White Bread is 31% higher.
- White Bread contains 5 times more Manganese than Pound cake. While White Bread contains 0.536mg of Manganese, Pound cake contains only 0.11mg.
- White Bread has less Saturated Fat.
Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) are the varieties used 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 | +187.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +206.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +143.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +387.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +340% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +208.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +196% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +141.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +164.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +24000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +195.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +750% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +349.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +319.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~53.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 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 | -85.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +404.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +113.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
37.17 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.57 g
Fructose:
2.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.67 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 StarchStarch | +114.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +109.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +636.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +406.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 266kcal | 353kcal |
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| Protein | 8.85g | 5g |
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| Fats | 3.33g | 13.96g |
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| Net carbs | 46.72g | 53.04g |
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| Carbs | 49.42g | 53.64g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 144mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 126mg | 149mg |
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| Iron | 3.61mg | 1.48mg |
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| Sugar | 5.67g | 33.36g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.43mg |
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| Starch | 37.17g | 17.36g |
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| Phosphorus | 98mg | 140mg |
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| Sodium | 490mg | 377mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 241IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.11mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.533mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.249mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.78mg | 1.615mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.087mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 111µg | 42µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.027g | 0.192g |
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| Choline | 14.6mg | 65.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.698g | 4.811g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.599g | 3.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 3.419g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 153mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.204mg |
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| Leucine | 0.397mg |
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| Lysine | 0.198mg |
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| Methionine | 0.117mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg |
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| Valine | 0.249mg |
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| Histidine | 0.117mg |
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| Fructose | 2.43g | 0.33g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | 0.372g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g |
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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
33%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.113g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.