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Pound cake vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pound cake and Pilaf

  • Pound cake has more Vitamin B12, however, Pilaf is richer in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pilaf's daily need coverage for Selenium is 50% more.
  • Pound cake contains 66 times more Cholesterol than Pilaf. Pound cake contains 66mg of Cholesterol, while Pilaf contains 1mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.

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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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
1
:
9
Pilaf
Pilaf
Contains less Sodium -71.1%
Contains more Calcium +76.6%
Contains more Iron +64.9%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +26.2%
Contains more Zinc +134.9%
Contains more Copper +295.2%
Contains more Manganese +701.8%
Contains more Selenium +548%
Equal in Phosphorus - 154
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Pilaf
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains less Sodium -71.1%
Contains more Calcium +76.6%
Contains more Iron +64.9%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +26.2%
Contains more Zinc +134.9%
Contains more Copper +295.2%
Contains more Manganese +701.8%
Contains more Selenium +548%
Equal in Phosphorus - 154

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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
6
:
6
Pilaf
Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +1621.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1525%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +240%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +248.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1011.1%
Contains more Folate +404.8%
Pound cake
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%
Pilaf
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1621.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1525%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +240%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +248.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1011.1%
Contains more Folate +404.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
3
Pilaf
Pilaf
Contains more Fats +919%
Contains more Water +221.8%
Contains more Protein +108.4%
Contains more Carbs +42.3%
Contains more Other +152.3%
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Pilaf
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Fats +919%
Contains more Water +221.8%
Contains more Protein +108.4%
Contains more Carbs +42.3%
Contains more Other +152.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
1
Pilaf
Pilaf
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +709.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +806.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Pilaf
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +709.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +806.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
4
:
2
Pilaf
Pilaf
Contains more Sucrose +10126.7%
Contains more Glucose +650%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +310.3%
Contains more Maltose +242.4%
Pound cake
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
Pilaf
98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +10126.7%
Contains more Glucose +650%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +310.3%
Contains more Maltose +242.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 5g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 13.96g 1.37g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 353kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Starch 17.36g 71.23g Pilaf
Fructose 0.33g 0g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 1.53g Pilaf
Fiber 0.6g 1.2g Pilaf
Calcium 47mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 1.48mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Magnesium 8mg 32mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 140mg 154mg Pilaf
Potassium 149mg 188mg Pilaf
Sodium 377mg 1303mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.43mg 1.01mg Pilaf
Copper 0.042mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.11mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 5µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 241IU 14IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 4µg 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 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.087mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 42µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.02µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.5µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 153mg 0.221mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.397mg 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.198mg 0.189mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.249mg 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.117mg 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 66mg 1mg Pilaf
Trans Fat 0.192g 0g Pilaf
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0.307g Pilaf
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 0.373g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.377g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g 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 Pilaf
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
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 926mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.83g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.504g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.