Yogurt vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between yogurt and pound cake?
- Yogurt is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium, yet pound cake is richer in iron, vitamin B1, choline, vitamin B3, and folate.
- Pound cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 23% higher.
- Yogurt has 2 times more vitamin B12 than pound cake. Yogurt has 0.75µg of vitamin B12, while pound cake has 0.36µg.
- Yogurt contains less sodium.
- Yogurt has a lower glycemic index than pound cake.
We used Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types in this comparison.
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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 | +37.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +134% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +94% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2014.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +147.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1122.2% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +11.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +108.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +6400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +652.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +676.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +334.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.012g | 3.419g | 23% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 13.96g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.117g | 4.811g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 66mg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 1.48mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 3.6g | 53.64g | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.75µg | 0.36µg | 16% |
| Calories | 59kcal | 353kcal | 15% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 36mg | 377mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.173mg | 13% |
| Protein | 10.19g | 5g | 10% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 5µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.208mg | 1.615mg | 9% |
| Folate | 7µg | 42µg | 9% |
| Choline | 15.1mg | 65.6mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.053g | 3.02g | 7% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 47mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.65mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.331mg | 0.485mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.017mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.036mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.278mg | 0.249mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 135mg | 140mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.52mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.6g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Potassium | 141mg | 149mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.24g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.006g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | 0.372g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.01g | 2.895g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.19 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
3.6 g
Water:
85.1 g
Other:
0.72 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +103.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +229% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3479.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1390% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.117 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.012 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 | -97.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5598.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28391.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.54 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.7 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 LactoseLactose | +100% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
