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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.

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% 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 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 DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 17.887g 37%
Selenium 5µg 22.9µg 33%
Fats 13.96g 31.4g 27%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.392mg 18%
Sodium 377mg 753mg 16%
Folate 42µg 104µg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Threonine 153mg 0.184mg 15%
Saturated fat 4.811g 7.974g 14%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Iron 1.48mg 2.22mg 9%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.315mg 9%
Phosphorus 140mg 86mg 8%
Calories 353kcal 518kcal 8%
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 2.727mg 7%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Copper 0.042mg 0.075mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Protein 5g 6.9g 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 3.968g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.268mg 4%
Potassium 149mg 64mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.213mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.064mg 2%
Magnesium 8mg 15mg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Calcium 47mg 61mg 1%
Carbs 53.64g 52.1g 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 52.1g N/A
Sugar 33.36g N/A
Zinc 0.43mg 0.4mg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.08mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.255mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0.476mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.121mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.339mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.146mg 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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ok
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.