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Pie crust vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pie crust and pound cake

  • Pie crust has more selenium, vitamin B1, folate, iron, and manganese; however, pound cake is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin A.
  • Pie crust's daily need coverage for selenium is 33% more.
  • Pie crust contains 5 times more Selenium than pound cake. Pie crust contains 22.9µg of Selenium, while pound cake contains 5µg.
  • Pound cake contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix 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 11% 18% 5.6% 83% 25% 11% 37% 98% 41% 125%
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 +87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.8%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +186.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +358%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.9%
~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% 0% 0% 0% 98% 49% 51% 16% 15% 0% 0% 78% 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% 14% 13% 24% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 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 ProteinProtein +38%
Contains more FatsFats +124.9%
Contains more OtherOther +30.7%
Contains more WaterWater +240.4%
~equal in Carbs ~53.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.968 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 +492.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pie crust Pound cake Opinion
Calories 518kcal 353kcal Pie crust
Protein 6.9g 5g Pie crust
Fats 31.4g 13.96g Pie crust
Net carbs 52.1g 53.04g Pound cake
Carbs 52.1g 53.64g Pound cake
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Pie crust
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Magnesium 15mg 8mg Pie crust
Calcium 61mg 47mg Pie crust
Potassium 64mg 149mg Pound cake
Iron 2.22mg 1.48mg Pie crust
Sugar 33.36g Pie crust
Fiber 0.6g Pound cake
Copper 0.075mg 0.042mg Pie crust
Zinc 0.4mg 0.43mg Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Phosphorus 86mg 140mg Pound cake
Sodium 753mg 377mg Pound cake
Vitamin A 0IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.315mg 0.11mg Pie crust
Selenium 22.9µg 5µg Pie crust
Vitamin B1 0.392mg 0.173mg Pie crust
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 2.727mg 1.615mg Pie crust
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.036mg Pie crust
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Folate 104µg 42µg Pie crust
Trans Fat 0.192g Pie crust
Choline 65.6mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 7.974g 4.811g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 17.887g 3.02g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 3.968g 3.419g Pie crust
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.041mg Pie crust
Threonine 0.184mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.255mg 0.204mg Pie crust
Leucine 0.476mg 0.397mg Pie crust
Lysine 0.133mg 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.121mg 0.117mg Pie crust
Phenylalanine 0.339mg 0.239mg Pie crust
Valine 0.289mg 0.249mg Pie crust
Histidine 0.146mg 0.117mg Pie crust
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pie crust 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
24%
Pie crust
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Pie crust
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.163g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pie crust
Pie crust 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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.