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

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How are Pound cake and Cherry pie different?

  • Pound cake is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Cherry pie is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Pound cake is 22% higher.
  • Cherry pie has less Cholesterol.

Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe 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.
Contains more Calcium +370%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +93.5%
Contains more Zinc +115%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Contains more Copper +83.3%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +56%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 7% 13% 7% 25% 6% 26% 27% 43%
Contains more Calcium +370%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +93.5%
Contains more Zinc +115%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Contains more Copper +83.3%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +56%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +294.3%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 4% 37% 29% 24% 8% 8% 21% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +294.3%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.034

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +78.6%
Contains more Fats +14.4%
Contains more Carbs +39.3%
Contains more Other +118.6%
Contains more Water +77%
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% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +78.6%
Contains more Fats +14.4%
Contains more Carbs +39.3%
Contains more Other +118.6%
Contains more Water +77%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.247
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 2.985 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.247 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.247

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Cherry pie Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 38.5g Pound cake
Protein 5g 2.8g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 12.2g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 38.5g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 270kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g Cherry pie
Fiber 0.6g Pound cake
Calcium 47mg 10mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 1.85mg Cherry pie
Magnesium 8mg 9mg Cherry pie
Phosphorus 140mg 30mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 77mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 191mg Cherry pie
Zinc 0.43mg 0.2mg Pound cake
Copper 0.042mg 0.077mg Cherry pie
Manganese 0.11mg 0.2mg Cherry pie
Selenium 5µg 7.8µg Cherry pie
Vitamin A 241IU 409IU Cherry pie
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 29µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Cherry pie
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.148mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.125mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 1.276mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.123mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.034mg Pound cake
Folate 42µg 27µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.031mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg 0.072mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.088mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg 0.17mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg 0.067mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg 0.043mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.124mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg 0.104mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg 0.057mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Cherry pie
Trans Fat 0.192g Cherry pie
Saturated Fat 4.811g 2.985g Cherry pie
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 5.314g Cherry pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 3.247g 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 Cherry pie
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
13%
Cherry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
22%
Cherry pie

Comparison summary

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 Sugar?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.826g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.