Pound cake vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pound cake and grapefruit
- Pound cake has more iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and vitamin B1; however, grapefruit is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
- Grapefruit's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 35% more.
- Pound cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pound cake is 54, while the glycemic index of grapefruit is 25.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Grapefruit, raw, pink, and red, all areas.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +113.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1750% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +514.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +677.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4900% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +302.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +703.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +691.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +85.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +223.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +751.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.2mg | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 0.036g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 0.021g | 22% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 0.14g | 21% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.08mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.031mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 18mg | 17% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 42kcal | 16% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.013mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 10.66g | 14% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 7.7mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.043mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 0.204mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 0.1µg | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 0.77g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0.02g | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 0g | 7% |
| Folate | 42µg | 13µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.262mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.022mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 1.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 1.77g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 58µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.053mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 9.06g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 135mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 6.89g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.008mg | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
Protein:
0.77 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
10.66 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +549.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9871.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +403.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +313.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +240.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.036 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9397.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
3.51 g
Glucose:
1.61 g
Fructose:
1.77 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +774.1% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +114.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +436.4% |
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Galactose
~0g
