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Pineapple juice vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pineapple juice and pound cake different?

  • Pineapple juice is higher in vitamin C and manganese; however, pound cake is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, iron, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for pineapple juice is 49% higher.
  • Pineapple juice contains 5 times more manganese than pound cake. While pineapple juice contains 0.504mg of manganese, pound cake contains only 0.11mg.
  • Pineapple juice has less sodium.

Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, with added ascorbic acid and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) are the varieties used 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 8.6% 3.9% 11% 12% 23% 3% 3.4% 0.26% 66% 0.55%
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 +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +358.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +261.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.6%
Contains more IronIron +377.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +290.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1650%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4900%

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 146% 0% 0.4% 0% 15% 4.8% 3.7% 3.4% 23% 0% 0.75% 14% 1.8%
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 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3150%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1085.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +711.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +766.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +466.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +1887.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 86%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 12.87 g
Water: 86.37 g
Other: 0.28 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 +233.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1288.9%
Contains more FatsFats +11533.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +316.8%
Contains more OtherOther +446.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 22% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21471.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8040.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 47% 38%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.53 g
Glucose: 4.65 g
Fructose: 3.81 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +520%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1054.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1905.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pineapple juice Pound cake
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple juice Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin C 43.8mg 0mg 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 3.419g 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.008g 4.811g 22%
Fats 0.12g 13.96g 21%
Phosphorus 8mg 140mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.249mg 18%
Manganese 0.504mg 0.11mg 17%
Sodium 2mg 377mg 16%
Iron 0.31mg 1.48mg 15%
Calories 53kcal 353kcal 15%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Carbs 12.87g 53.64g 14%
Choline 3.3mg 65.6mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.173mg 10%
Protein 0.36g 5g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.199mg 1.615mg 9%
Selenium 0.1µg 5µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.485mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.014g 3.02g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Folate 18µg 42µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.036mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Fructose 3.81g 0.33g 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Calcium 13mg 47mg 3%
Zinc 0.11mg 0.43mg 3%
Copper 0.069mg 0.042mg 3%
Fiber 0.2g 0.6g 2%
Potassium 130mg 149mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 12.67g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 9.98g 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%
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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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple juice 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
16%
Pineapple juice
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Pineapple juice
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.803g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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 juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168187/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.

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