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Apricot vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between apricots and pound cake

  • Apricots are higher in vitamin A; however, pound cake is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1,2, iron, vitamin B1, and choline.
  • Pound cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 24% higher.
  • Apricots have 5 times more vitamin A than pound cake. While apricots have 1279IU of vitamin A, pound cake has only 241IU.
  • Apricots have less saturated fat.
  • Apricots have a lower glycemic index (34) than pound cake (54).

The food types used in this comparison are Apricots, raw 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 7.1% 3.9% 23% 15% 26% 5.5% 9.9% 0.13% 10% 0.55%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +261.5%
Contains more IronIron +279.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +115%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +508.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4900%

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 33% 32% 18% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 11% 14% 12% 0% 8.3% 6.8% 1.5%
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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +476.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +522.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +2242.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 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 +233.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +257.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3479.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +382.4%
Contains more OtherOther +106.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 62% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.077 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 -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1676.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4340.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 26% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.87 g
Glucose: 2.37 g
Fructose: 0.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +216%
Contains more FructoseFructose +184.8%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +422.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +450%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot Pound cake DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.077g 3.419g 22%
Saturated fat 0.027g 4.811g 22%
Fats 0.39g 13.96g 21%
Phosphorus 23mg 140mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.249mg 16%
Sodium 1mg 377mg 16%
Calories 48kcal 353kcal 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Threonine 0.047mg 153mg 15%
Iron 0.39mg 1.48mg 14%
Carbs 11.12g 53.64g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.173mg 12%
Choline 2.8mg 65.6mg 11%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Selenium 0.1µg 5µg 9%
Folate 9µg 42µg 8%
Protein 1.4g 5g 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.17g 3.02g 7%
Fiber 2g 0.6g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 1.615mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.485mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Copper 0.078mg 0.042mg 4%
Potassium 259mg 149mg 3%
Vitamin A 96µg 70µg 3%
Calcium 13mg 47mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.89mg 0.65mg 2%
Zinc 0.2mg 0.43mg 2%
Manganese 0.077mg 0.11mg 1%
Fructose 0.94g 0.33g 1%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.036mg 1%
Net carbs 9.12g 53.04g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 9.24g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.047mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apricot 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
12%
Apricot
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Apricot
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.784g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/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.

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