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Blueberry pie vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between blueberry pie and yellow cake?

  • Blueberry pie is richer in vitamin B1, yet yellow cake is richer in phosphorus, copper, and iron.
  • Blueberry pie's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 12746% higher.
  • Blueberry pie has 3558 times more Vitamin B1 than yellow cake. Blueberry pie has 153mg of Vitamin B1, while yellow cake has 0.043mg.
  • Blueberry pie contains less sodium.

We used Pie, blueberry, prepared from recipe and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 2.1% 4.4% 46% 22% 5.5% 13% 24% 39% 40%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +357.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +274%
Contains more IronIron +65%
Contains more CopperCopper +137.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +110%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +360%

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 2.3% 2.5% 0% 0% 38250% 30% 22% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 17% 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% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +355714%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.1%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~22µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 34% 51%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 11.9 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 51.2 g
Other: 0.7 g
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more WaterWater +128.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17%
Contains more FatsFats +49.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.3%
Contains more OtherOther +92.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.121 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.08 g
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +40.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blueberry pie Yellow cake Opinion
Calories 245kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Protein 2.7g 3.16g Yellow cake
Fats 11.9g 17.75g Yellow cake
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Blueberry pie
Net carbs 33.5g 53.86g Yellow cake
Carbs 33.5g 55.36g Yellow cake
Cholesterol 0mg 16mg Blueberry pie
Vitamin D 6IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 8mg 20mg Yellow cake
Calcium 7mg 32mg Yellow cake
Potassium 50mg 187mg Yellow cake
Iron 1.23mg 2.03mg Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g Blueberry pie
Fiber 1.5g Yellow cake
Copper 0.067mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.2mg 0.42mg Yellow cake
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Phosphorus 30mg 138mg Yellow cake
Sodium 185mg 310mg Blueberry pie
Vitamin A 42IU 26IU Blueberry pie
Vitamin A 2µg 7µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.3mg 0.222mg Blueberry pie
Selenium 7.4µg 5.9µg Blueberry pie
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.043mg Blueberry pie
Vitamin B2 0.132mg 0.093mg Blueberry pie
Vitamin B3 1.194mg 0.8mg Blueberry pie
Vitamin B5 0.124mg 0.165mg Yellow cake
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0mg Blueberry pie
Vitamin K 25.1µg Yellow cake
Folate 23µg 22µg Blueberry pie
Trans Fat 1.313g Blueberry pie
Choline 17.4mg Yellow cake
Saturated Fat 2.911g 5.793g Blueberry pie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.121g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.08g 4.728g Yellow cake
Tryptophan 0.029mg Blueberry pie
Threonine 0.073mg Blueberry pie
Isoleucine 0.09mg Blueberry pie
Leucine 0.179mg Blueberry pie
Lysine 0.057mg Blueberry pie
Methionine 0.046mg Blueberry pie
Phenylalanine 0.127mg Blueberry pie
Valine 0.108mg Blueberry pie
Histidine 0.056mg Blueberry pie
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blueberry pie Yellow 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
2949%
Blueberry pie
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Blueberry pie
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.882g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Blueberry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172779/nutrients
  2. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.