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Pound cake vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pound cake and Fruitcake

  • Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Choline, and Vitamin B1, while Fruitcake is higher in Fiber, and Iron.
  • Pound cake covers your daily Cholesterol needs 20% more than Fruitcake.
  • Pound cake has 36 times more Vitamin B12 than Fruitcake. Pound cake has 0.36µg of Vitamin B12, while Fruitcake has 0.01µg.
  • Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Cake, fruitcake, 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.
Contains more Calcium +42.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.2%
Contains more Zinc +59.3%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Iron +39.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -73.2%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Potassium - 153
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 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Calcium +42.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.2%
Contains more Zinc +59.3%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Iron +39.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -73.2%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Potassium - 153

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 A +995.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.6%
Contains more Folate +110%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3500%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.8%
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 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +995.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.6%
Contains more Folate +110%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3500%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +72.4%
Contains more Fats +53.4%
Contains more Other +39.1%
Contains more Carbs +14.8%
Equal in Water - 25.3
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +72.4%
Contains more Fats +53.4%
Contains more Other +39.1%
Contains more Carbs +14.8%
Equal in Water - 25.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.323
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.323

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 Fruitcake
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 57.9g Fruitcake
Protein 5g 2.9g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 9.1g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 61.6g Fruitcake
Calories 353kcal 324kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 27.42g Fruitcake
Fiber 0.6g 3.7g Fruitcake
Calcium 47mg 33mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 2.07mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 8mg 16mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 140mg 52mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 153mg Fruitcake
Sodium 377mg 101mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.43mg 0.27mg Pound cake
Copper 0.042mg 0.05mg Fruitcake
Manganese 0.11mg 0.22mg Fruitcake
Selenium 5µg 2µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 241IU 22IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 7µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.05mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.099mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.791mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.226mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.046mg Fruitcake
Folate 42µg 20µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.01µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.5µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.042mg Fruitcake
Threonine 153mg 0.102mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.121mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg 0.206mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg 0.121mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg 0.059mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.14mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg 0.144mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg 0.071mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 5mg Fruitcake
Trans Fat 0.192g Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 4.811g 1.048g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 4.2g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 3.323g 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 Fruitcake
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
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.763g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.