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Pineapple cake vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pineapple cake and Pasta

  • Pineapple cake has more Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Pasta is higher in Folate.
  • Pineapple cake covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 12733% more than Pasta.
  • Pineapple cake has 53 times more Sodium than Pasta. While Pineapple cake has 319mg of Sodium, Pasta has only 6mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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 Calcium +1900%
Contains more Iron +29.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.2%
Contains more Potassium +366.7%
Contains more Manganese +56.3%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +80.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.093
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Iron +29.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.2%
Contains more Potassium +366.7%
Contains more Manganese +56.3%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +80.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.093

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.
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Pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +1165%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.4%
Contains more Folate +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.183
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.034
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1165%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.4%
Contains more Folate +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.183
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.034

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1052.4%
Contains more Carbs +102.6%
Contains more Other +416.1%
Contains more Protein +47.1%
Contains more Water +112.3%
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Fats +1052.4%
Contains more Carbs +102.6%
Contains more Other +416.1%
Contains more Protein +47.1%
Contains more Water +112.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4088.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +665%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4088.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +665%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%

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 Pasta
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 49.7g 24.93g Pineapple cake
Protein 3.5g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 12.1g 1.05g Pineapple cake
Carbs 50.5g 24.93g Pineapple cake
Calories 319kcal 131kcal Pineapple cake
Fiber 0.8g Pineapple cake
Calcium 120mg 6mg Pineapple cake
Iron 1.48mg 1.14mg Pineapple cake
Magnesium 13mg 18mg Pasta
Phosphorus 82mg 63mg Pineapple cake
Potassium 112mg 24mg Pineapple cake
Sodium 319mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 0.31mg 0.56mg Pasta
Copper 0.087mg 0.093mg Pasta
Manganese 0.35mg 0.224mg Pineapple cake
Selenium 9.4µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 253IU 20IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 6µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.209mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.15mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 0.992mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.183mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.034mg
Folate 26µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.14µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.117mg 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.264mg 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.143mg 0.097mg Pineapple cake
Methionine 0.074mg 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.167mg 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.081mg 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 22mg 33mg Pineapple cake
Saturated Fat 2.915g 0.15g Pasta
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.194g 0.124g Pineapple cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 0.429g Pineapple cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple cake Pasta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
3198%
Pineapple cake
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.765g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.