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French wine vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between french wine and pound cake

  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pound cake is 54, while the glycemic index of french wine is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Burgundy 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 less SodiumSodium -100%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 86% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.69 g
Water: 85.62 g
Other: 10.62 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 +231%
Contains more OtherOther +594.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7042.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1353.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French wine Pound cake
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French wine Pound cake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 23%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.811g 22%
Fats 0g 13.96g 21%
Phosphorus 140mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 19%
Iron 1.48mg 19%
Carbs 3.69g 53.64g 17%
Sodium 377mg 16%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 14%
Calories 86kcal 353kcal 13%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Folate 42µg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Protein 0.07g 5g 10%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 8%
Vitamin A 70µg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Copper 0.042mg 5%
Manganese 0.11mg 5%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Zinc 0.43mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Potassium 149mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 3%
Fiber 0.6g 2%
Magnesium 8mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 3.69g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 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%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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
French wine 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
0%
French wine
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
French wine
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French wine
French wine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French wine
French wine is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French wine
French wine contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French wine
French wine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French wine
French wine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)

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. French wine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173208/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.