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Cherry vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cherries and pound cake

  • Cherries have more vitamin A and vitamin C, while pound cake has more phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Pound cake covers your daily need for saturated fat, 24% more than cherries.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cherries is lower.
  • Cherries have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cherries is 22, while the glycemic index of pound cake is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cherries, sour, red, 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.
Cherry
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.8% 15% 12% 35% 2.7% 6.4% 0.39% 15% 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.8%
Contains more IronIron +362.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +330%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +833.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Manganese ~0.11mg

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.
Cherry
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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 33% 21% 1.4% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 7.5% 8.6% 10% 0% 5.3% 6% 3.3%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +476.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +522.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +239.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +425%
Contains more CholineCholine +975.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~70µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cherry
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12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 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 +232.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +400%
Contains more FatsFats +4553.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +340.4%
Contains more OtherOther +292.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cherry
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28% 34% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.068 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 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 -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3582.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3698.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cherry
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9% 49% 41%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.8 g
Glucose: 4.18 g
Fructose: 3.51 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 GlucoseGlucose +457.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +963.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3735%
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.
Cherry 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 Cherry Pound cake DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 3.419g 22%
Saturated fat 0.068g 4.811g 22%
Fats 0.3g 13.96g 21%
Phosphorus 15mg 140mg 18%
Sodium 3mg 377mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.249mg 16%
Calories 50kcal 353kcal 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Iron 0.32mg 1.48mg 15%
Carbs 12.18g 53.64g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.173mg 12%
Choline 6.1mg 65.6mg 11%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Folate 8µg 42µg 9%
Selenium 0µg 5µg 9%
Protein 1g 5g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.615mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.082g 3.02g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.485mg 7%
Copper 0.104mg 0.042mg 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.65mg 4%
Fiber 1.6g 0.6g 4%
Fructose 3.51g 0.33g 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.43mg 3%
Calcium 16mg 47mg 3%
Potassium 173mg 149mg 1%
Vitamin A 64µg 70µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.036mg 1%
Net carbs 10.58g 53.04g N/A
Magnesium 9mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 8.49g 33.36g N/A
Manganese 0.112mg 0.11mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.7µg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cherry 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
9%
Cherry
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cherry
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.743g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/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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