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Pound cake vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pound cake and pistachios

  • Pistachios are higher than pound cake in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, fiber, iron, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Pistachios' daily need coverage for copper is 140% higher.
  • Pistachios have a lower glycemic index (28) than pound cake (54).

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Nuts, pistachio nuts, 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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1412.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +123.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +587.9%
Contains more IronIron +164.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2995.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +411.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +990.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +340%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +402.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4622.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.4%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.52mg

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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +97.4%
Contains more WaterWater +492%
Contains more ProteinProtein +303.2%
Contains more FatsFats +224.6%
Contains more OtherOther +94.8%

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +670.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +320.6%

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
18% 74% 3% 3% 2%
Starch: 1.67 g
Sucrose: 6.87 g
Glucose: 0.32 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +939.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +346.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +134.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +37.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +94.1%
~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 Pistachio
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.042mg 1.3mg 140%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 1.7mg 128%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 14.38g 73%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.87mg 58%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 23.257g 51%
Phosphorus 140mg 490mg 50%
Fats 13.96g 45.32g 48%
Manganese 0.11mg 1.2mg 47%
Fiber 0.6g 10.6g 40%
Iron 1.48mg 3.92mg 31%
Protein 5g 20.16g 30%
Magnesium 8mg 121mg 27%
Potassium 149mg 1025mg 26%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Zinc 0.43mg 2.2mg 16%
Sodium 377mg 1mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Threonine 153mg 0.684mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 2.86mg 15%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Calories 353kcal 560kcal 10%
Carbs 53.64g 27.17g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.16mg 7%
Starch 17.36g 1.67g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Calcium 47mg 105mg 6%
Vitamin A 70µg 26µg 5%
Saturated fat 4.811g 5.907g 5%
Selenium 5µg 7µg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 1.3mg 2%
Folate 42µg 51µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.52mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 33.36g 7.66g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.251mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0.24g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.096g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/nutrients

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

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