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Pound cake vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pound cake and Pineapple cake different?

  • Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Pineapple cake is richer in Vitamin B1, Manganese, Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pineapple cake is 12736% higher.
  • Pound cake contains 5 times more Vitamin B12 than Pineapple cake. While Pound cake contains 0.36µg of Vitamin B12, Pineapple cake contains only 0.08µg.
  • Pineapple cake has less Cholesterol.

Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe 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 Phosphorus +70.7%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains more Zinc +38.7%
Contains more Calcium +155.3%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains less Sodium -15.4%
Contains more Copper +107.1%
Contains more Manganese +218.2%
Contains more Selenium +88%
Equal in Iron - 1.48
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.7%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains more Zinc +38.7%
Contains more Calcium +155.3%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains less Sodium -15.4%
Contains more Copper +107.1%
Contains more Manganese +218.2%
Contains more Selenium +88%
Equal in Iron - 1.48

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 B2 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.1%
Contains more Folate +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88339.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 253
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.034
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.1%
Contains more Folate +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88339.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 253
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.034

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Fats +15.4%
Contains more Water +24.9%
Equal in Carbs - 50.5
Equal in Other - 1.6
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Fats +15.4%
Contains more Water +24.9%
Equal in Carbs - 50.5
Equal in Other - 1.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.282
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.282

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Pineapple cake Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 49.7g Pound cake
Protein 5g 3.5g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 12.1g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 50.5g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 319kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g Pineapple cake
Fiber 0.6g 0.8g Pineapple cake
Calcium 47mg 120mg Pineapple cake
Iron 1.48mg 1.48mg
Magnesium 8mg 13mg Pineapple cake
Phosphorus 140mg 82mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 112mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 319mg Pineapple cake
Zinc 0.43mg 0.31mg Pound cake
Copper 0.042mg 0.087mg Pineapple cake
Manganese 0.11mg 0.35mg Pineapple cake
Selenium 5µg 9.4µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 241IU 253IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 62µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 153mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.156mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 1.19mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.202mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.034mg Pound cake
Folate 42µg 26µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.08µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.043mg Pineapple cake
Threonine 153mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.147mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg 0.264mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg 0.143mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg 0.074mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.173mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg 0.167mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg 0.081mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 22mg Pineapple cake
Trans Fat 0.192g Pineapple cake
Saturated Fat 4.811g 2.915g Pineapple cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.002g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 5.194g Pineapple cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 3.282g 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
Pound cake Pineapple 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
25%
Pound cake
3198%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.896g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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.

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients
  2. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.