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Currant vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between currants and pound cake

  • Currants have more vitamin C and fiber; however, pound cake has more vitamin B2, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for currants is 46% higher.
  • Pound cake has 7 times less fiber than currants. Currants have 4.3g of fiber, while pound cake has 0.6g.
  • Currants are lower in saturated fat.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index than currants.

Food types used in this article are Currants, red and white, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 9.9% 24% 38% 36% 6.3% 19% 0.13% 24% 3.3%
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 +62.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +154.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.4%
Contains more IronIron +48%
Contains more ZincZinc +87%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +218.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +733.3%

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 137% 0.67% 2% 0% 10% 12% 1.9% 3.8% 16% 0% 28% 6% 4.1%
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 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +547.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +398%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1515%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +657.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +425%
Contains more CholineCholine +763.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 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 +224.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +257.1%
Contains more FatsFats +6880%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +288.7%
Contains more OtherOther +135.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 21% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10685.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3785.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 44% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.61 g
Glucose: 3.22 g
Fructose: 3.53 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 +329.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +969.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4929.5%
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.
Currant 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 Currant Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin C 41mg 0mg 46%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 3.419g 22%
Saturated fat 0.017g 4.811g 22%
Fats 0.2g 13.96g 21%
Sodium 1mg 377mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.249mg 15%
Fiber 4.3g 0.6g 15%
Calories 56kcal 353kcal 15%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Phosphorus 44mg 140mg 14%
Carbs 13.8g 53.64g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.173mg 11%
Choline 7.6mg 65.6mg 11%
Folate 8µg 42µg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 1.615mg 9%
Vitamin K 11µg 1.7µg 8%
Selenium 0.6µg 5µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.485mg 8%
Vitamin A 2µg 70µg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Copper 0.107mg 0.042mg 7%
Protein 1.4g 5g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.028g 3.02g 7%
Iron 1mg 1.48mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Fructose 3.53g 0.33g 4%
Potassium 275mg 149mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Manganese 0.186mg 0.11mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.036mg 3%
Zinc 0.23mg 0.43mg 2%
Calcium 33mg 47mg 1%
Magnesium 13mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 9.5g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 7.37g 33.36g N/A
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?

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is better in case of low diet
Currant 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
17%
Currant
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Currant
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Currant
Currant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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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