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Pound cake vs. Raisin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pound cake and raisins different?

  • Pound cake is richer in vitamin B12, choline, and vitamin B2, while raisins are higher in copper, potassium, fiber, and vitamin B6.
  • Raisins cover your daily need for copper, 31% more than pound cake.

Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Raisins, seedless types were used in this article.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 66% 71% 106% 6% 43% 1.4% 39% 3.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +733.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +402.7%
Contains more IronIron +27%
Contains more CopperCopper +657.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +171.8%
~equal in Calcium ~50mg

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%
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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 7.7% 0% 2.4% 0% 27% 29% 14% 5.7% 40% 0% 8.8% 3.8% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +410.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +740%
Contains more CholineCholine +491%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +105.9%

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
Raisin
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3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2934.8%
Contains more WaterWater +67.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.6%
Contains more OtherOther +21.6%

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
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40% 35% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.037 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5821.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9140.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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4% 46% 49%
Starch: 2.7 g
Sucrose: 0.45 g
Glucose: 27.75 g
Fructose: 29.68 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +543%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +6717.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3600%
Contains more FructoseFructose +8893.9%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Raisin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Raisin DV% diff.
Fructose 0.33g 29.68g 37%
Copper 0.042mg 0.318mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.037g 23%
Saturated fat 4.811g 0.058g 22%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Fats 13.96g 0.46g 21%
Potassium 149mg 749mg 18%
Sodium 377mg 11mg 16%
Threonine 153mg 0.077mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Fiber 0.6g 3.7g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.174mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.125mg 10%
Choline 65.6mg 11.1mg 10%
Carbs 53.64g 79.18g 9%
Folate 42µg 5µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.095mg 8%
Selenium 5µg 0.6µg 8%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.299mg 8%
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 0.051g 7%
Phosphorus 140mg 101mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.106mg 6%
Magnesium 8mg 32mg 6%
Starch 17.36g 2.7g 6%
Iron 1.48mg 1.88mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.766mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.12mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Protein 5g 3.07g 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Calories 353kcal 299kcal 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.22mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 3.5µg 2%
Net carbs 53.04g 75.48g N/A
Calcium 47mg 50mg 0%
Sugar 33.36g 59.19g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.057mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.083mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.072mg 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 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Raisin
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
11%
Raisin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
37%
Raisin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin
Raisin contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.753g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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