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

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Significant differences between Pound cake and Cream pie

  • Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Choline, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, while Cream pie is higher in Copper, and Vitamin K.
  • Cream pie covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 38% more than Pound cake.
  • Pound cake has 6 times more Cholesterol than Cream pie. Pound cake has 66mg of Cholesterol, while Cream pie has 12mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared.

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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
1
:
9
Cream pie
Cream pie
Contains more Phosphorus +77.2%
Contains more Calcium +40.4%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains less Sodium -29.4%
Contains more Copper +181%
Contains more Manganese +46.4%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Equal in Iron - 1.49
Equal in Potassium - 161
Equal in Zinc - 0.44
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Cream pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 56% 14% 34% 15% 35% 12% 40% 22% 33%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.2%
Contains more Calcium +40.4%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains less Sodium -29.4%
Contains more Copper +181%
Contains more Manganese +46.4%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Equal in Iron - 1.49
Equal in Potassium - 161
Equal in Zinc - 0.44

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
9
:
2
Cream pie
Cream pie
Contains more Vitamin A +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Folate +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +458.8%
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%
Cream pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 22% 3% 0% 22% 33% 12% 14% 5% 15% 15% 24%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Folate +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +458.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
3
:
2
Cream pie
Cream pie
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Carbs +39.5%
Contains more Other +41.7%
Contains more Fats +60.5%
Contains more Water +31.1%
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
Cream pie
4% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Carbs +39.5%
Contains more Other +41.7%
Contains more Fats +60.5%
Contains more Water +31.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
1
Cream pie
Cream pie
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.9%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Cream pie
59% 35% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.149 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Cream pie Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 37.64g Pound cake
Protein 5g 4.15g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 22.41g Cream pie
Carbs 53.64g 38.44g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 353kcal
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 27.39g Cream pie
Fiber 0.6g 0.8g Cream pie
Calcium 47mg 66mg Cream pie
Iron 1.48mg 1.49mg Cream pie
Magnesium 8mg 19mg Cream pie
Phosphorus 140mg 79mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 161mg Cream pie
Sodium 377mg 266mg Cream pie
Zinc 0.43mg 0.44mg Cream pie
Copper 0.042mg 0.118mg Cream pie
Manganese 0.11mg 0.161mg Cream pie
Selenium 5µg 6µg Cream pie
Vitamin A 241IU 166IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 46µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 1.09mg Cream pie
Vitamin D 34IU 3IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0.1µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.087mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.14mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.605mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.232mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.02mg Pound cake
Folate 42µg 19µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.12µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 9.5µg Cream pie
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 12mg Cream pie
Trans Fat 0.192g 2.49g Pound cake
Saturated Fat 4.811g 12.449g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 7.336g Cream pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 1.149g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Cream pie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
14%
Cream pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
28%
Cream pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.638g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream pie
Cream pie contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream pie
Cream pie is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cream pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/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.