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Rapini vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between rapini and pound cake?

  • Rapini is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B6, and folate, yet pound cake is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Rapini's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 185% higher.
  • Rapini contains less sodium.
  • Rapini has a lower glycemic index than pound cake.

We used Broccoli raab, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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.
Rapini
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 32% 17% 80% 14% 21% 31% 4.3% 52% 5.5%
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 +175%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +129.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.5%
Contains more IronIron +44.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +259.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
~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.
Rapini
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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 67% 44% 32% 0% 41% 30% 23% 19% 39% 0% 560% 62% 10%
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 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13076.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +258.5%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.173mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rapini
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3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 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 +257.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2749%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1782.1%
Contains more OtherOther +62.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rapini
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24% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.13 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%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11515.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2530%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rapini
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29% 26% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.11 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +27790.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +650%
Contains more FructoseFructose +94.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Rapini Pound cake
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 ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rapini Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin K 224µg 1.7µg 185%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 0mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 3.419g 22%
Saturated fat 0.05g 4.811g 22%
Fats 0.49g 13.96g 21%
Calories 22kcal 353kcal 17%
Carbs 2.85g 53.64g 17%
Threonine 0.106mg 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Sodium 33mg 377mg 15%
Manganese 0.395mg 0.11mg 12%
Phosphorus 73mg 140mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.171mg 0.036mg 10%
Folate 83µg 42µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.129mg 0.249mg 9%
Choline 18.3mg 65.6mg 9%
Fiber 2.7g 0.6g 8%
Iron 2.14mg 1.48mg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin A 131µg 70µg 7%
Selenium 1µg 5µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.026g 3.02g 7%
Vitamin E 1.62mg 0.65mg 6%
Calcium 108mg 47mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Protein 3.17g 5g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.485mg 3%
Zinc 0.77mg 0.43mg 3%
Magnesium 22mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.221mg 1.615mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.162mg 0.173mg 1%
Potassium 196mg 149mg 1%
Net carbs 0.15g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 0.38g 33.36g N/A
Copper 0.042mg 0.042mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.048mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.128mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.153mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0.33g 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 0g 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
Rapini 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
71%
Rapini
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Rapini
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rapini
Rapini contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.761g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/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.