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

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Significant differences between Cream pie and Pound cake

  • Cream pie is richer in Copper, and Vitamin K, while Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Choline, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cream pie covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 38% more than Pound cake.
  • Cream pie has 6 times more Vitamin K than Pound cake. Cream pie has 9.5µg of Vitamin K, while Pound cake has 1.7µg.
  • Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared 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 Calcium +40.4%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains less Sodium -29.4%
Contains more Copper +181%
Contains more Manganese +46.4%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.48
Equal in Potassium - 149
Equal in Zinc - 0.43
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 56% 14% 34% 15% 35% 12% 40% 22% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Calcium +40.4%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains less Sodium -29.4%
Contains more Copper +181%
Contains more Manganese +46.4%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.48
Equal in Potassium - 149
Equal in Zinc - 0.43

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 E +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Folate +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 22% 3% 0% 22% 33% 12% 14% 5% 15% 15% 24%
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 E +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Folate +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +60.5%
Contains more Water +31.1%
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Carbs +39.5%
Contains more Other +41.7%
4% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 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 Fats +60.5%
Contains more Water +31.1%
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Carbs +39.5%
Contains more Other +41.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.6%
59% 35% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.149 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream pie Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 4.15g 5g Pound cake
Fats 22.41g 13.96g Cream pie
Carbs 38.44g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 353kcal
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 27.39g 33.36g Cream pie
Fiber 0.8g 0.6g Cream pie
Calcium 66mg 47mg Cream pie
Iron 1.49mg 1.48mg Cream pie
Magnesium 19mg 8mg Cream pie
Phosphorus 79mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 161mg 149mg Cream pie
Sodium 266mg 377mg Cream pie
Zinc 0.44mg 0.43mg Cream pie
Copper 0.118mg 0.042mg Cream pie
Manganese 0.161mg 0.11mg Cream pie
Selenium 6µg 5µg Cream pie
Vitamin A 166IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 46µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 1.09mg 0.65mg Cream pie
Vitamin D 3IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.173mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 0.605mg 1.615mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.036mg Pound cake
Folate 19µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 9.5µg 1.7µg Cream pie
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 12mg 66mg Cream pie
Trans Fat 2.49g 0.192g Pound cake
Saturated Fat 12.449g 4.811g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.336g 3.02g Cream pie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.149g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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

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Cream pie Pound cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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%
Cream pie
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Cream pie
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.638g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream pie
Cream pie contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream pie
Cream pie is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cream pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/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.