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Fruit salad vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fruit salad and pound cake

  • The amount of vitamin B2, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B5 in pound cake is higher than in fruit salad.
  • Pound cake covers your daily need for saturated fat, 24% more than fruit salad.
  • The amount of sodium in fruit salad is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids 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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 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 CopperCopper +19%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +327.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.4%
Contains more IronIron +492%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +900%
~equal in Magnesium ~8mg

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 11% 10% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1472.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1678.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +353.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +815.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 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 +233%
Contains more ProteinProtein +880.4%
Contains more FatsFats +46433.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +311%
Contains more OtherOther +488.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 25% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30981.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruit salad 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 Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit salad Pound cake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 3.419g 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.004g 4.811g 22%
Fats 0.03g 13.96g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.249mg 18%
Phosphorus 14mg 140mg 18%
Sodium 5mg 377mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Iron 0.25mg 1.48mg 15%
Calories 50kcal 353kcal 15%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Carbs 13.05g 53.64g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.173mg 14%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Folate 3µg 42µg 10%
Protein 0.51g 5g 9%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.485mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.356mg 1.615mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 3.02g 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg 4%
Calcium 11mg 47mg 4%
Vitamin A 30µg 70µg 4%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.43mg 3%
Manganese 0.151mg 0.11mg 2%
Fiber 1g 0.6g 2%
Copper 0.05mg 0.042mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.036mg 1%
Potassium 116mg 149mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 12.05g 53.04g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 8mg 0%
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
Fruit salad Pound cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
3%
Fruit salad
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Fruit salad
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?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.807g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (54)
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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.