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Cranberries vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cranberries and pound cake different?

  • Cranberries are richer in vitamin C and fiber, while pound cake is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin B1.
  • Pound cake covers your daily need for saturated fat, 24% more than cranberries.
  • Cranberries are lower in sodium.

Cranberries, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types were used in this article.

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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 4.3% 2.4% 7.1% 8.6% 19% 2.5% 4.7% 0.26% 35% 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 CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +142.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +487.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.3%
Contains more IronIron +543.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +377.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1172.7%
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 47% 1% 26% 0% 3% 4.6% 1.9% 18% 13% 0% 13% 0.75% 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 EVitamin E +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1145%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1499%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4100%
Contains more CholineCholine +1092.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 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 +237.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +987%
Contains more FatsFats +10638.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +348.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1175%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 22% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16677.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6116.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 81% 16%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.16 g
Glucose: 3.44 g
Fructose: 0.67 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 +358.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +103%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +19075%
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.
Cranberries Pound cake
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberries Pound cake DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 3.419g 22%
Saturated fat 0.008g 4.811g 22%
Fats 0.13g 13.96g 21%
Phosphorus 11mg 140mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.249mg 18%
Vitamin C 14mg 0mg 16%
Iron 0.23mg 1.48mg 16%
Sodium 2mg 377mg 16%
Calories 46kcal 353kcal 15%
Threonine 0.028mg 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Carbs 11.97g 53.64g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.173mg 13%
Fiber 3.6g 0.6g 12%
Choline 5.5mg 65.6mg 11%
Folate 1µg 42µg 10%
Protein 0.46g 5g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.101mg 1.615mg 9%
Selenium 0.1µg 5µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.018g 3.02g 8%
Starch 0g 17.36g 7%
Vitamin A 3µg 70µg 7%
Manganese 0.267mg 0.11mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.485mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin E 1.32mg 0.65mg 4%
Calcium 8mg 47mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.43mg 3%
Vitamin K 5µg 1.7µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.036mg 2%
Copper 0.056mg 0.042mg 2%
Potassium 80mg 149mg 2%
Net carbs 8.37g 53.04g N/A
Magnesium 6mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 4.27g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.033mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.053mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.003mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.045mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.018mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.67g 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 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
Cranberries 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
10%
Cranberries
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cranberries
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberries
Cranberries contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.803g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cranberries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/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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