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Pound cake vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pound cake and Pita

  • Pound cake has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, while Pita has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Pound cake covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 23% more than Pita.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.

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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 Phosphorus +44.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.2%
Contains less Sodium -29.7%
Contains more Calcium +83%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Zinc +95.3%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +337.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
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 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.2%
Contains less Sodium -29.7%
Contains more Calcium +83%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Zinc +95.3%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +337.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.4

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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Pita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.2%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.034
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.2%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.034

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1063.3%
Contains more Protein +82%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Other +24.2%
Equal in Carbs - 55.7
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +1063.3%
Contains more Protein +82%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Other +24.2%
Equal in Carbs - 55.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2776.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +539.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2776.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +539.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Pita Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 53.5g Pita
Protein 5g 9.1g Pita
Fats 13.96g 1.2g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 55.7g Pita
Calories 353kcal 275kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g Pita
Fiber 0.6g 2.2g Pita
Calcium 47mg 86mg Pita
Iron 1.48mg 1.4mg Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 26mg Pita
Phosphorus 140mg 97mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 120mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 536mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.43mg 0.84mg Pita
Copper 0.042mg 0.168mg Pita
Manganese 0.11mg 0.481mg Pita
Selenium 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 241IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.267mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.097mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 2.142mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.397mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.034mg Pound cake
Folate 42µg 24µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 153mg 0.257mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.397mg 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.198mg 0.219mg Pita
Methionine 0.117mg 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.249mg 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.117mg 0.195mg Pita
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Pita
Trans Fat 0.192g Pita
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0.166g Pita
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 0.105g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.535g 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 Pita
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
15%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.645g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.