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Pound cake vs. Orange juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pound cake and Orange juice?

  • Pound cake is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B12, Choline, and Selenium, yet Orange juice is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Orange juice's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 56% higher.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Orange juice, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +327.3%
Contains more Iron +640%
Contains more Phosphorus +723.5%
Contains more Zinc +760%
Contains more Manganese +685.7%
Contains more Selenium +4900%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +34.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.044
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 4% 8% 8% 8% 18% 1% 2% 15% 2% 1%
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains more Iron +640%
Contains more Phosphorus +723.5%
Contains more Zinc +760%
Contains more Manganese +685.7%
Contains more Selenium +4900%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +34.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.044

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 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1525%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +730%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.3%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
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 12% 1% 0% 167% 23% 7% 8% 12% 10% 23% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1525%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +730%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.3%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +614.3%
Contains more Fats +6880%
Contains more Carbs +415.8%
Contains more Other +282.5%
Contains more Water +241.3%
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.4 g
Water: 88.3 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +614.3%
Contains more Fats +6880%
Contains more Carbs +415.8%
Contains more Other +282.5%
Contains more Water +241.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8288.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8447.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8288.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8447.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

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 Orange juice
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Orange juice Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 10.2g Pound cake
Protein 5g 0.7g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 0.2g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 10.4g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 45kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 8.4g Orange juice
Fiber 0.6g 0.2g Pound cake
Calcium 47mg 11mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 0.2mg Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 11mg Orange juice
Phosphorus 140mg 17mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 200mg Orange juice
Sodium 377mg 1mg Orange juice
Zinc 0.43mg 0.05mg Pound cake
Copper 0.042mg 0.044mg Orange juice
Manganese 0.11mg 0.014mg Pound cake
Selenium 5µg 0.1µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 241IU 200IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 10µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.04mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg Orange juice
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.09mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.03mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.4mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.19mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.04mg Orange juice
Folate 42µg 30µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.1µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.002mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg 0.008mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.008mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg 0.013mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg 0.009mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg 0.003mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.009mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg 0.011mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg 0.003mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Orange juice
Trans Fat 0.192g 0g Orange juice
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0.024g Orange juice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 0.036g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.04g 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 Orange juice
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
22%
Orange juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
6%
Orange juice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange juice
Orange juice contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.787g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Orange juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169098/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.