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

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Summary of differences between Apple pie and Pound cake

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2 in Pound cake is higher than in Apple pie.
  • Pound cake covers your daily need of Cholesterol 22% more than Apple pie.
  • Apple pie contains 3 times more Fiber than Pound cake. While Apple pie contains 1.6g of Fiber, Pound cake contains only 0.6g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Apple pie is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +327.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129.2%
Contains more IronIron +22.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +483.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.042mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 7.4% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 14% 13% 24% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +307.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3500%
Contains more FolateFolate +950%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.036mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 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 WaterWater +101.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +163.2%
Contains more FatsFats +26.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.8%
Contains more OtherOther +70%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
43% 27% 30%
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 -21.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +45.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Pound cake Opinion
Calories 237kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Protein 1.9g 5g Pound cake
Fats 11g 13.96g Pound cake
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Apple pie
Net carbs 32.4g 53.04g Pound cake
Carbs 34g 53.64g Pound cake
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Apple pie
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Magnesium 7mg 8mg Pound cake
Calcium 11mg 47mg Pound cake
Potassium 65mg 149mg Pound cake
Iron 1.21mg 1.48mg Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 0.6g Apple pie
Copper 0.046mg 0.042mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.16mg 0.43mg Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Phosphorus 24mg 140mg Pound cake
Sodium 266mg 377mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 124IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A 29µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.182mg 0.11mg Apple pie
Selenium 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.173mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 1.615mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.036mg Apple pie
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Folate 4µg 42µg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.192g Apple pie
Choline 65.6mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 3.797g 4.811g Apple pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 3.02g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 3.419g Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 0.054mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.129mg 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.07mg 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.032mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.084mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.038mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Pound cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Apple pie
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.