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Pound cake vs. Feijoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pound cake and feijoa

  • Pound cake has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin B1; however, feijoa has more vitamin C and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for feijoa is 37% higher.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index than feijoa.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Feijoa, raw.

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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%
Feijoa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 5.1% 15% 5.3% 12% 1.6% 8.1% 0.39% 11% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.5%
Contains more IronIron +957.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +616.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +636.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%

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%
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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 110% 0% 3.2% 0% 1.5% 4.2% 5.5% 14% 15% 0% 8.8% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +447.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +82.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +105.9%

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
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15% 83%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.42 g
Carbs: 15.21 g
Water: 83.28 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +604.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3223.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +252.7%
Contains more OtherOther +302.6%
Contains more WaterWater +221.9%

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
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35% 19% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.104 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.136 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5292.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2414%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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36% 28% 36%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.93 g
Glucose: 2.32 g
Fructose: 2.95 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +947.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +209.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +793.9%
~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.
Pound cake Feijoa
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Feijoa DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 32.9mg 37%
Fiber 0.6g 6.4g 23%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.136g 22%
Fats 13.96g 0.42g 21%
Saturated fat 4.811g 0.104g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.018mg 18%
Iron 1.48mg 0.14mg 17%
Phosphorus 140mg 19mg 17%
Sodium 377mg 3mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Calories 353kcal 61kcal 15%
Threonine 153mg 0.019mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.006mg 14%
Carbs 53.64g 15.21g 13%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Protein 5g 0.71g 9%
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.295mg 8%
Starch 17.36g 0g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 0.056g 7%
Folate 42µg 23µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.233mg 5%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Fructose 0.33g 2.95g 3%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.16mg 3%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.06mg 3%
Calcium 47mg 17mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.067mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 3.5µg 2%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.084mg 1%
Copper 0.042mg 0.036mg 1%
Potassium 149mg 172mg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 8.81g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 33.36g 8.2g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.007mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.019mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0.028mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0.038mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.019mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.019mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.009mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g 0.107g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Feijoa
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
14%
Feijoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
7%
Feijoa

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Feijoa
Feijoa contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.707g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)

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. Feijoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168176/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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