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Cream pie vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cream pie and pound cake

  • Cream pie is richer in copper and vitamin K, while pound cake is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, choline, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Cream pie covers your daily saturated fat needs 38% more than pound cake.
  • Cream pie has 6 times more vitamin K than pound cake. Cream pie has 9.5µg of vitamin K, while pound cake has 1.7µg.
  • Pound cake is lower in saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared 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% 20% 14% 56% 39% 12% 34% 35% 21% 33%
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 +137.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +181%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.2%
~equal in Potassium ~149mg
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.43mg

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 0% 15% 22% 1.5% 22% 32% 11% 14% 4.6% 15% 24% 14% 9.8%
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 EVitamin E +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +121.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +266.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 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 FatsFats +60.5%
Contains more WaterWater +31.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.5%
Contains more OtherOther +41.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
59% 35% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.449 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.149 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +142.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream pie Pound cake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.449g 4.811g 35%
Cholesterol 12mg 66mg 18%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.149g 3.419g 15%
Fats 22.41g 13.96g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 7.336g 3.02g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.36µg 10%
Phosphorus 79mg 140mg 9%
Choline 17.9mg 65.6mg 9%
Copper 0.118mg 0.042mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.249mg 8%
Vitamin K 9.5µg 1.7µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.173mg 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Folate 19µg 42µg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.605mg 1.615mg 6%
Sodium 266mg 377mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.485mg 5%
Carbs 38.44g 53.64g 5%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 3IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin A 46µg 70µg 3%
Vitamin E 1.09mg 0.65mg 3%
Magnesium 19mg 8mg 3%
Calcium 66mg 47mg 2%
Manganese 0.161mg 0.11mg 2%
Selenium 6µg 5µg 2%
Protein 4.15g 5g 2%
Fiber 0.8g 0.6g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.036mg 1%
Calories 353kcal 353kcal 0%
Net carbs 37.64g 53.04g N/A
Potassium 161mg 149mg 0%
Iron 1.49mg 1.48mg 0%
Sugar 27.39g 33.36g N/A
Zinc 0.44mg 0.43mg 0%
Trans fat 2.49g 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%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 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
Cream pie Pound cake
Low Calories diet Equal
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
14%
Cream pie
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Cream pie
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.638g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream pie
Cream pie contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream pie
Cream pie is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cream pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/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.