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Blackberry vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between blackberries and pound cake

  • Blackberries have more vitamin C, manganese, fiber, and vitamin K; however, pound cake is richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Pound cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 24% more.
  • Blackberries contain less saturated fat.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pound cake is 54, while the glycemic index of blackberries is 25.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Blackberries, 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 14% 8.7% 14% 23% 55% 14% 9.4% 0.13% 84% 2.2%
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 +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +292.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +487.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.1%
Contains more IronIron +138.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +536.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1150%
~equal in Potassium ~149mg

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 70% 3.7% 23% 0% 5% 6% 12% 17% 6.9% 0% 50% 19% 4.6%
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 EVitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1064.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +765%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +857.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +68%
Contains more CholineCholine +671.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 88%
Protein: 1.39 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 9.61 g
Water: 88.15 g
Other: 0.36 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 +240.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +259.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2749%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +458.2%
Contains more OtherOther +325%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 14% 82%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.28 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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6325.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1121.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 2.31 g
Fructose: 2.4 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.03 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 +208%
Contains more FructoseFructose +627.3%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +43728.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +371.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Blackberry Pound cake
Lower in price 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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blackberry Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Manganese 0.646mg 0.11mg 23%
Saturated fat 0.014g 4.811g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Fats 0.49g 13.96g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.28g 3.419g 21%
Fiber 5.3g 0.6g 19%
Phosphorus 22mg 140mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.249mg 17%
Calories 43kcal 353kcal 16%
Sodium 1mg 377mg 16%
Vitamin K 19.8µg 1.7µg 15%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Carbs 9.61g 53.64g 15%
Copper 0.165mg 0.042mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.173mg 13%
Iron 0.62mg 1.48mg 11%
Choline 8.5mg 65.6mg 10%
Selenium 0.4µg 5µg 8%
Starch 0g 17.36g 7%
Vitamin A 11µg 70µg 7%
Protein 1.39g 5g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.047g 3.02g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 1.615mg 6%
Folate 25µg 42µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.276mg 0.485mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Fructose 2.4g 0.33g 3%
Vitamin E 1.17mg 0.65mg 3%
Magnesium 20mg 8mg 3%
Calcium 29mg 47mg 2%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.43mg 1%
Net carbs 4.31g 53.04g N/A
Potassium 162mg 149mg 0%
Sugar 4.88g 33.36g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.036mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 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
Blackberry 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
17%
Blackberry
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Blackberry
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blackberry
Blackberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blackberry
Blackberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blackberry
Blackberry contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blackberry
Blackberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.797g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blackberry
Blackberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Blackberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173946/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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