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Pound cake vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pound cake and Sauerkraut different?

  • Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Choline, however, Sauerkraut is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pound cake is 24% higher.

Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids are the varieties 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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
6
:
4
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut
Contains more Calcium +56.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains less Sodium -43%
Contains more Zinc +126.3%
Contains more Selenium +733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +14.1%
Contains more Copper +128.6%
Contains more Manganese +37.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.47
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Sauerkraut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +56.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains less Sodium -43%
Contains more Zinc +126.3%
Contains more Selenium +733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +14.1%
Contains more Copper +128.6%
Contains more Manganese +37.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.47

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
9
:
3
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut
Contains more Vitamin A +1238.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +723.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1031.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1029.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +421.5%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +664.7%
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%
Sauerkraut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 49% 6% 6% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +1238.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +723.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1031.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1029.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +421.5%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +664.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
3
:
2
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut
Contains more Protein +449.5%
Contains more Fats +9871.4%
Contains more Carbs +1153.3%
Contains more Water +257.6%
Contains more Other +40.5%
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
Sauerkraut
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more Protein +449.5%
Contains more Fats +9871.4%
Contains more Carbs +1153.3%
Contains more Water +257.6%
Contains more Other +40.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
1
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23130.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5003%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Sauerkraut
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23130.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5003%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
6
:
0
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +435.7%
Contains more Fructose +725%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
Sauerkraut
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.14 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +435.7%
Contains more Fructose +725%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 1.38g Pound cake
Protein 5g 0.91g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 0.14g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 4.28g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 19kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g 0.04g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 1.78g Sauerkraut
Fiber 0.6g 2.9g Sauerkraut
Calcium 47mg 30mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 1.47mg Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 13mg Sauerkraut
Phosphorus 140mg 20mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 170mg Sauerkraut
Sodium 377mg 661mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.43mg 0.19mg Pound cake
Copper 0.042mg 0.096mg Sauerkraut
Manganese 0.11mg 0.151mg Sauerkraut
Selenium 5µg 0.6µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 241IU 18IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 1µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.14mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.021mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.022mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.143mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.093mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.13mg Sauerkraut
Folate 42µg 24µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 13µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.008mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg 0.025mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.021mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg 0.029mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg 0.031mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg 0.009mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.023mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg 0.03mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg 0.016mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Sauerkraut
Trans Fat 0.192g 0g Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0.034g Sauerkraut
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 0.013g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.067g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Sauerkraut
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
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.777g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.