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Pineapple cake vs. Angel food cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pineapple cake and angel food cake

  • Pineapple cake is higher in vitamin B1, iron, manganese, and vitamin A, yet angel food cake is higher in phosphorus and vitamin B2.
  • Pineapple cake covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 12742% more than angel food cake.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe and Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared.

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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 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 42% 8.2% 20% 26% 1.9% 139% 98% 11% 40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.4%
Contains more IronIron +184.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +342.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +311.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +295.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg

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 4% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 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% 0% 0% 0% 26% 113% 17% 12% 7.2% 7.5% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +149900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +214.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.198mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.031mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +1412.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.5%
Contains more OtherOther +43.8%
~equal in Water ~33.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
22% 13% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.121 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.367 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7215.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +794.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Angel food cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.102mg 12742%
Phosphorus 82mg 324mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.491mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 0.367g 19%
Sodium 319mg 749mg 19%
Fats 12.1g 0.8g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 5.194g 0.071g 13%
Saturated fat 2.915g 0.121g 13%
Iron 1.48mg 0.52mg 12%
Manganese 0.35mg 0.085mg 12%
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin A 62µg 0µg 7%
Protein 3.5g 5.9g 5%
Selenium 9.4µg 7.3µg 4%
Calories 319kcal 258kcal 3%
Fiber 0.8g 1.5g 3%
Zinc 0.31mg 0.07mg 2%
Folate 26µg 35µg 2%
Calcium 120mg 140mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 0.883mg 2%
Carbs 50.5g 57.8g 2%
Potassium 112mg 93mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg 1%
Copper 0.087mg 0.078mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.06µg 1%
Net carbs 49.7g 56.3g N/A
Magnesium 13mg 12mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.198mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.031mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.117mg 0.248mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.312mg 0%
Leucine 0.264mg 0.481mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 0.364mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.334mg 0%
Valine 0.167mg 0.354mg 0%
Histidine 0.081mg 0.131mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pineapple cake Angel food 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
2952%
Pineapple cake
16%
Angel food cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
39%
Angel food cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 430mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.794g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/nutrients
  2. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/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.