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Pound cake vs. Red Wine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pound cake and red Wine?

  • Red Wine has less vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, iron, choline, and folate than pound cake.
  • Pound cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 24% higher.
  • Red Wine contains less saturated fat.
  • Red Wine has a lower glycemic index than pound cake.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, red types in this comparison.

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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 8.6% 2.4% 11% 17% 3.7% 3.8% 9.9% 0.52% 17% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +487.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.3%
Contains more IronIron +221.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +281.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +508.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20%

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% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 1% 0.75% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3360%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +703.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +621%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +325%
Contains more FolateFolate +4100%
Contains more CholineCholine +1050.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.3%
~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
3% 86% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.61 g
Water: 86.49 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +7042.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1955.2%
Contains more WaterWater +234.3%
Contains more OtherOther +607.8%

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 Red Wine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Red Wine DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0g 23%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.811g 0g 22%
Fats 13.96g 0g 21%
Phosphorus 140mg 23mg 17%
Carbs 53.64g 2.61g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.031mg 17%
Sodium 377mg 4mg 16%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.005mg 14%
Calories 353kcal 85kcal 13%
Iron 1.48mg 0.46mg 13%
Choline 65.6mg 5.7mg 11%
Folate 42µg 1µg 10%
Protein 5g 0.07g 10%
Selenium 5µg 0.2µg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.224mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.03mg 9%
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 0g 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Calcium 47mg 8mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Copper 0.042mg 0.011mg 3%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.14mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.057mg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.4µg 1%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.132mg 1%
Potassium 149mg 127mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 2.61g N/A
Sugar 33.36g 0.62g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Red Wine
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
2%
Red Wine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
8%
Red Wine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red Wine
Red Wine contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Red Wine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173190/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.