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Blueberry pie vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Blueberry pie and Pound cake?

  • Blueberry pie is richer in Vitamin B1, and Manganese, yet Pound cake is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5.
  • Blueberry pie's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 12736% higher.
  • Blueberry pie has 3 times more Manganese than Pound cake. Blueberry pie has 0.3mg of Manganese, while Pound cake has 0.11mg.
  • Blueberry pie contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Pie, blueberry, prepared from recipe 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 less Sodium -50.9%
Contains more Copper +59.5%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Selenium +48%
Contains more Calcium +571.4%
Contains more Iron +20.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +198%
Contains more Zinc +115%
Equal in Magnesium - 8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 47% 6% 13% 5% 25% 6% 23% 40% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains less Sodium -50.9%
Contains more Copper +59.5%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Selenium +48%
Contains more Calcium +571.4%
Contains more Iron +20.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +198%
Contains more Zinc +115%
Equal in Magnesium - 8

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88339.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +473.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +291.1%
Contains more Folate +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.036
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 3% 38250% 31% 23% 8% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88339.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +473.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +291.1%
Contains more Folate +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.036

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +97.9%
Contains more Protein +85.2%
Contains more Fats +17.3%
Contains more Carbs +60.1%
Contains more Other +118.6%
3% 12% 34% 51%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 11.9 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 51.2 g
Other: 0.7 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 Water +97.9%
Contains more Protein +85.2%
Contains more Fats +17.3%
Contains more Carbs +60.1%
Contains more Other +118.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11%
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 2.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.121 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.08 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Blueberry pie Pound cake
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blueberry pie Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 33.5g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 2.7g 5g Pound cake
Fats 11.9g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 33.5g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 245kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g Blueberry pie
Fiber 0.6g Pound cake
Calcium 7mg 47mg Pound cake
Iron 1.23mg 1.48mg Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 8mg
Phosphorus 30mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 50mg 149mg Pound cake
Sodium 185mg 377mg Blueberry pie
Zinc 0.2mg 0.43mg Pound cake
Copper 0.067mg 0.042mg Blueberry pie
Manganese 0.3mg 0.11mg Blueberry pie
Selenium 7.4µg 5µg Blueberry pie
Vitamin A 42IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Blueberry pie
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.173mg Blueberry pie
Vitamin B2 0.132mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.194mg 1.615mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.124mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.036mg Pound cake
Folate 23µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 0.073mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.179mg 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.057mg 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.046mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.127mg 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.108mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.056mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Blueberry pie
Trans Fat 0.192g Blueberry pie
Saturated Fat 2.911g 4.811g Blueberry pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.121g 3.02g Blueberry pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.08g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blueberry pie Pound cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
3195%
Blueberry pie
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Blueberry pie
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Blueberry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172779/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.