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Pound cake vs. Pie crust — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pound cake and pie crust

  • Pound cake has more vitamin B12 and vitamin A; however, pie crust is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, iron, and manganese.
  • Pie crust's daily need coverage for selenium is 33% more.
  • Pie crust contains less cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix.

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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 11% 18% 5.6% 83% 25% 11% 37% 98% 41% 125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.8%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +186.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +358%
~equal in Zinc ~0.4mg

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% 14% 13% 24% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 98% 49% 51% 16% 15% 0% 0% 78% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +147.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more WaterWater +240.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38%
Contains more FatsFats +124.9%
Contains more OtherOther +30.7%
~equal in Carbs ~52.1g

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
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.968 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +492.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.1%

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 Pie crust
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Pie crust Opinion
Calories 353kcal 518kcal Pie crust
Protein 5g 6.9g Pie crust
Fats 13.96g 31.4g Pie crust
Net carbs 53.04g 52.1g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 52.1g Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Pie crust
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 15mg Pie crust
Calcium 47mg 61mg Pie crust
Potassium 149mg 64mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 2.22mg Pie crust
Sugar 33.36g Pie crust
Fiber 0.6g Pound cake
Copper 0.042mg 0.075mg Pie crust
Zinc 0.43mg 0.4mg Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Phosphorus 140mg 86mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 753mg Pound cake
Vitamin A 241IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.11mg 0.315mg Pie crust
Selenium 5µg 22.9µg Pie crust
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.392mg Pie crust
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.213mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 2.727mg Pie crust
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.268mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.064mg Pie crust
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Folate 42µg 104µg Pie crust
Trans Fat 0.192g Pie crust
Choline 65.6mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 4.811g 7.974g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 17.887g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 3.968g Pie crust
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.08mg Pie crust
Threonine 153mg 0.184mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.255mg Pie crust
Leucine 0.397mg 0.476mg Pie crust
Lysine 0.198mg 0.133mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg 0.121mg Pie crust
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.339mg Pie crust
Valine 0.249mg 0.289mg Pie crust
Histidine 0.117mg 0.146mg Pie crust
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Pie crust
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
24%
Pie crust
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
45%
Pie crust

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.163g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pie crust
Pie crust is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.