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Pound cake vs. Blueberry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pound cake and blueberry pie?

  • Pound cake is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and vitamin B5, yet blueberry pie is richer in vitamin B1 and manganese.
  • Blueberry pie's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 12736% higher.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Pie, blueberry, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 2.1% 4.4% 46% 22% 5.5% 13% 24% 39% 40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +571.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +198%
Contains more IronIron +20.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +115%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +366.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48%
~equal in Magnesium ~8mg

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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
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 2.3% 0.67% 0% 0% 38250% 30% 22% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +291.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +82.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88339.3%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.034mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
3% 12% 34% 51%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 11.9 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 51.2 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.2%
Contains more FatsFats +17.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.1%
Contains more OtherOther +118.6%
Contains more WaterWater +97.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.911 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.121 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.08 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.08g

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 Blueberry pie
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Blueberry pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 153mg 12736%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Phosphorus 140mg 30mg 16%
Threonine 153mg 0.073mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Saturated fat 4.811g 2.911g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.132mg 9%
Sodium 377mg 185mg 8%
Vitamin A 70µg 2µg 8%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.3mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.124mg 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Carbs 53.64g 33.5g 7%
Protein 5g 2.7g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 5.121g 5%
Folate 42µg 23µg 5%
Calories 353kcal 245kcal 5%
Calcium 47mg 7mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Selenium 5µg 7.4µg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Fats 13.96g 11.9g 3%
Copper 0.042mg 0.067mg 3%
Iron 1.48mg 1.23mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 1.194mg 3%
Potassium 149mg 50mg 3%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.2mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 3.08g 2%
Fiber 0.6g 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 33.5g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 33.36g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.034mg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0.179mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0.057mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.046mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.127mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.108mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.056mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Blueberry pie
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
26%
Pound cake
2949%
Blueberry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
20%
Blueberry pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.9g)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients
  2. Blueberry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172779/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.