Pie crust vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pie crust and white cake
- White cake contains less selenium, vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B3, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat than pie crust.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for pie crust is 22% higher.
- White cake has 5 times less monounsaturated fat than pie crust. Pie crust has 17.887g of monounsaturated fat, while white cake has 3.692g.
- White cake is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +91.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +47.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +206.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +156.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +235.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.9 g
Fats:
31.4 g
Carbs:
52.1 g
Water:
7.6 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
63.2 g
Water:
20.7 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +204.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +172.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.974 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.968 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.162 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +384.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 17.887g | 3.692g | 35% |
| Fats | 31.4g | 10.3g | 32% |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 10.7µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.392mg | 0.128mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 753mg | 284mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 7.974g | 3.897g | 19% |
| Folate | 104µg | 31µg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 1.16mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.968g | 2.162g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.727mg | 1.063mg | 10% |
| Calories | 518kcal | 356kcal | 8% |
| Protein | 6.9g | 4.4g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Carbs | 52.1g | 63.2g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.029mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 90mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.189mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 70mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.268mg | 0.167mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.315mg | 0.277mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Potassium | 64mg | 99mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.067mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 52.1g | 62.2g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 57.39g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.255mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.476mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.121mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.339mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.289mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.146mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 469mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.077g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pie crust is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.