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Gooseberry vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between gooseberries and pound cake?

  • Gooseberries are higher in vitamin C and fiber, yet pound cake is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Gooseberries' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 31% more.
  • Gooseberries have 7 times more fiber than pound cake. While gooseberries have 4.3g of fiber, pound cake has only 0.6g.
  • The amount of saturated fat in gooseberries is lower.
  • The glycemic index of gooseberries is lower.

We used Gooseberries, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types 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 7.1% 7.5% 17% 12% 23% 3.3% 12% 0.13% 19% 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 +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88%
Contains more IronIron +377.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +258.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +418.5%
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 92% 5% 7.4% 0% 10% 6.9% 5.6% 17% 18% 0% 0% 4.5% 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 B6Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +730%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +438.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 88%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 10.18 g
Water: 87.87 g
Other: 0.49 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 +239.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +468.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2306.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +426.9%
Contains more OtherOther +212.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 13% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.317 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 -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5821.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +978.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin C 27.7mg 0mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.038g 4.811g 22%
Fats 0.58g 13.96g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.317g 3.419g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.249mg 17%
Sodium 1mg 377mg 16%
Phosphorus 27mg 140mg 16%
Calories 44kcal 353kcal 15%
Fiber 4.3g 0.6g 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Iron 0.31mg 1.48mg 15%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Carbs 10.18g 53.64g 14%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.173mg 11%
Folate 6µg 42µg 9%
Selenium 0.6µg 5µg 8%
Protein 0.88g 5g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 1.615mg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.051g 3.02g 7%
Vitamin A 15µg 70µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.286mg 0.485mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Zinc 0.12mg 0.43mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.036mg 3%
Copper 0.07mg 0.042mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.65mg 2%
Calcium 25mg 47mg 2%
Manganese 0.144mg 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Potassium 198mg 149mg 1%
Net carbs 5.88g 53.04g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 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 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gooseberry 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
13%
Gooseberry
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Gooseberry
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?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.773g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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. Gooseberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173030/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.