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Pound cake vs. Kohlrabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pound cake and kohlrabi

  • Pound cake is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B1; however, kohlrabi is richer in vitamin C and fiber.
  • Kohlrabi's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 69% higher.
  • Kohlrabi has a lower glycemic index (20) than pound cake (54).

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Kohlrabi, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 7.2% 31% 15% 43% 0.82% 20% 2.6% 18% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +95.8%
Contains more IronIron +270%
Contains more ZincZinc +1333.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +204.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +614.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +207.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.4%

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%
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 207% 0.67% 9.6% 0% 13% 4.6% 7.5% 9.9% 35% 0% 0.25% 12% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1145%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +193.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more FolateFolate +162.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +316.7%

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
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +194.1%
Contains more FatsFats +13860%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +765.2%
Contains more OtherOther +53%
Contains more WaterWater +251.8%

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
19% 10% 71%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.013 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43042.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7022.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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 Kohlrabi
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Kohlrabi DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 62mg 69%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.048g 22%
Saturated fat 4.811g 0.013g 22%
Fats 13.96g 0.1g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.02mg 18%
Calories 353kcal 27kcal 16%
Carbs 53.64g 6.2g 16%
Sodium 377mg 20mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Threonine 153mg 0.049mg 15%
Iron 1.48mg 0.4mg 14%
Phosphorus 140mg 46mg 13%
Fiber 0.6g 3.6g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.05mg 10%
Copper 0.042mg 0.129mg 10%
Choline 65.6mg 12.3mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.15mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 0.007g 8%
Vitamin A 70µg 2µg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.4mg 8%
Selenium 5µg 0.7µg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Protein 5g 1.7g 7%
Folate 42µg 16µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.165mg 6%
Potassium 149mg 350mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.03mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Magnesium 8mg 19mg 3%
Calcium 47mg 24mg 2%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.139mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.48mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 2.6g N/A
Sugar 33.36g 2.6g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.01mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.078mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0.067mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0.056mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.039mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.05mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.019mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Kohlrabi
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
23%
Kohlrabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
15%
Kohlrabi

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.798g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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. Kohlrabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168424/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.