White cake vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between White cake and Pound cake
- White cake has more Selenium, and Manganese, however, Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12, Choline, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B5.
- Pound cake's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 22% more.
- White cake contains 3 times more Manganese than Pound cake. White cake contains 0.277mg of Manganese, while Pound cake contains 0.11mg.
- White cake contains less Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +91.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +151.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
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 KVitamin K | +141.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +473.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +441.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +190.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +35.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +993.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
63.2 g
Water:
20.7 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.162 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 | -19% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +22.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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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| Calories | 356kcal | 353kcal |
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| Protein | 4.4g | 5g |
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| Fats | 10.3g | 13.96g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 62.2g | 53.04g |
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| Carbs | 63.2g | 53.64g |
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| Cholesterol | 1mg | 66mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU | 34IU |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 99mg | 149mg |
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| Iron | 1.16mg | 1.48mg |
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| Sugar | 57.39g | 33.36g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.43mg |
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| Starch | 17.36g |
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| Phosphorus | 70mg | 140mg |
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| Sodium | 284mg | 377mg |
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| Vitamin A | 42IU | 241IU |
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| Vitamin A | 12µg | 70µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.277mg | 0.11mg |
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| Selenium | 10.7µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.189mg | 0.249mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.063mg | 1.615mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.029mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 31µg | 42µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.192g |
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| Choline | 6mg | 65.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.897g | 4.811g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.692g | 3.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.162g | 3.419g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.054mg | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 0.157mg | 153mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.199mg | 0.204mg |
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| Leucine | 0.338mg | 0.397mg |
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| Lysine | 0.204mg | 0.198mg |
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| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.117mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.228mg | 0.239mg |
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| Valine | 0.229mg | 0.249mg |
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| Histidine | 0.099mg | 0.117mg |
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| Fructose | 0.33g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g |
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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
13%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.914g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pound cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.03g)
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.