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

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

  • Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin D, yet Pumpkin pie is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Vitamin K.
  • Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 42% higher.
  • Pound cake has 17 times more Vitamin D than Pumpkin pie. Pound cake has 34IU of Vitamin D, while Pumpkin pie has 2IU.
  • Pumpkin pie contains less Cholesterol.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared 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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
3
:
7
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.8%
Contains more Zinc +10.3%
Contains more Calcium +36.2%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -36.6%
Contains more Copper +252.4%
Contains more Manganese +106.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
Equal in Selenium - 5.4
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Pumpkin pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 34% 10% 35% 15% 32% 11% 50% 30% 30%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.8%
Contains more Zinc +10.3%
Contains more Calcium +36.2%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -36.6%
Contains more Copper +252.4%
Contains more Manganese +106.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
Equal in Selenium - 5.4

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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
6
:
5
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.9%
Contains more Folate +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1324.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +676.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.177
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.452
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.35
Pound cake
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%
Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 207% 16% 3% 0% 45% 29% 21% 28% 15% 20% 44% 33%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.9%
Contains more Folate +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1324.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +676.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.177
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.452
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.35

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
4
:
1
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
Contains more Protein +28.2%
Contains more Fats +43.2%
Contains more Carbs +54%
Contains more Other +35.4%
Contains more Water +94.8%
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Pumpkin pie
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +28.2%
Contains more Fats +43.2%
Contains more Carbs +54%
Contains more Other +35.4%
Contains more Water +94.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
1
:
2
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.3%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Pumpkin pie
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
5
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
Contains more Starch +61.8%
Contains more Sucrose +229.9%
Contains more Glucose +404%
Contains more Fructose +763.6%
Contains more Lactose +57.5%
Contains more Maltose +187.9%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Pound cake
34% 60% 3%
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
Pumpkin pie
36% 31% 13% 10% 7% 3%
Starch: 10.73 g
Sucrose: 9.3 g
Glucose: 3.78 g
Fructose: 2.85 g
Lactose: 2 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more Starch +61.8%
Contains more Sucrose +229.9%
Contains more Glucose +404%
Contains more Fructose +763.6%
Contains more Lactose +57.5%
Contains more Maltose +187.9%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Pumpkin pie
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Pumpkin pie Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 33.03g Pound cake
Protein 5g 3.9g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 9.75g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 34.83g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 243kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g 10.73g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 33.36g 18.88g Pumpkin pie
Fiber 0.6g 1.8g Pumpkin pie
Calcium 47mg 64mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 1.48mg 0.9mg Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 14mg Pumpkin pie
Phosphorus 140mg 81mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 167mg Pumpkin pie
Sodium 377mg 239mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.43mg 0.39mg Pound cake
Copper 0.042mg 0.148mg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.11mg 0.227mg Pumpkin pie
Selenium 5µg 5.4µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 241IU 3434IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 448µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.76mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 34IU 2IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0.1µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.177mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.124mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 1.107mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.452mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.063mg Pumpkin pie
Folate 42µg 26µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.35µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.048mg Pumpkin pie
Threonine 153mg 0.154mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.158mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg 0.297mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg 0.192mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg 0.249mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.175mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg 0.211mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg 0.088mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 26mg Pumpkin pie
Trans Fat 0.192g Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 4.811g 1.988g Pumpkin pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 4.6g Pumpkin pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 1.77g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Pumpkin pie
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
38%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.823g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.