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Pound cake vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pound cake and Artichoke?

  • Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, yet Artichoke is higher in Copper, Fiber, Vitamin C, Magnesium, and Vitamin K.
  • Pound cake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 24% more.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Artichokes, (globe or french), raw types 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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
4
:
6
Artichoke
Artichoke
Contains more Iron +15.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Contains more Magnesium +650%
Contains more Potassium +148.3%
Contains less Sodium -75.1%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +132.7%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Artichoke
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Iron +15.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Contains more Magnesium +650%
Contains more Potassium +148.3%
Contains less Sodium -75.1%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +132.7%
Equal in Calcium - 44

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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
8
:
4
Artichoke
Artichoke
Contains more Vitamin A +1753.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +277.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +222.2%
Contains more Folate +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +770.6%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Artichoke
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 39% 18% 16% 20% 21% 27% 51% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin A +1753.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +277.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +222.2%
Contains more Folate +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +770.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
4
:
1
Artichoke
Artichoke
Contains more Protein +52.9%
Contains more Fats +9206.7%
Contains more Carbs +410.4%
Contains more Other +35.4%
Contains more Water +228.3%
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Artichoke
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +52.9%
Contains more Fats +9206.7%
Contains more Carbs +410.4%
Contains more Other +35.4%
Contains more Water +228.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
1
Artichoke
Artichoke
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5242.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Artichoke
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5242.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 5.11g Pound cake
Protein 5g 3.27g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 0.15g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 10.51g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 47kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 0.99g Artichoke
Fiber 0.6g 5.4g Artichoke
Calcium 47mg 44mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 1.28mg Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 60mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 140mg 90mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 370mg Artichoke
Sodium 377mg 94mg Artichoke
Zinc 0.43mg 0.49mg Artichoke
Copper 0.042mg 0.231mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.11mg 0.256mg Artichoke
Selenium 5µg 0.2µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 241IU 13IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 1µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.19mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 11.7mg Artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.072mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.066mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 1.046mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.338mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.116mg Artichoke
Folate 42µg 68µg Artichoke
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 14.8µg Artichoke
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Artichoke
Trans Fat 0.192g 0g Artichoke
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0.036g Artichoke
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 0.005g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.064g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Artichoke
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
25%
Pound cake
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.775g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients
  2. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.