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Pound cake vs. Strawberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pound cake and strawberries?

  • Pound cake is richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, iron, and vitamin B1, yet strawberries are richer in vitamin C and manganese.
  • Strawberries' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 65% higher.
  • Strawberries have a lower glycemic index than pound cake.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Strawberries, raw 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 9.3% 4.8% 14% 15% 16% 3.8% 10% 0.13% 50% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.8%
Contains more IronIron +261%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +483.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +250.9%
~equal in Potassium ~153mg

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 196% 0.33% 5.8% 0% 6% 5.1% 7.2% 7.5% 11% 0% 5.5% 18% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +620.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1031.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +318.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +288%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +1050.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +29.4%

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
8% 91%
Protein: 0.67 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.68 g
Water: 90.95 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +646.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4553.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +598.4%
Contains more OtherOther +282.5%
Contains more WaterWater +251.6%

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
7% 20% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.015 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.155 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6923.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2105.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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
10% 40% 49%
Starch: 0.04 g
Sucrose: 0.47 g
Glucose: 1.99 g
Fructose: 2.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +43300%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +6427.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +165.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +639.4%
~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 Strawberry
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Strawberry DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 58.8mg 65%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.155g 22%
Saturated fat 4.811g 0.015g 22%
Fats 13.96g 0.3g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.022mg 17%
Phosphorus 140mg 24mg 17%
Calories 353kcal 32kcal 16%
Sodium 377mg 1mg 16%
Threonine 153mg 0.02mg 15%
Carbs 53.64g 7.68g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Iron 1.48mg 0.41mg 13%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.386mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.024mg 12%
Choline 65.6mg 5.7mg 11%
Protein 5g 0.67g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.386mg 8%
Vitamin A 70µg 1µg 8%
Selenium 5µg 0.4µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 0.043g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.125mg 7%
Starch 17.36g 0.04g 7%
Fiber 0.6g 2g 6%
Folate 42µg 24µg 5%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Calcium 47mg 16mg 3%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.14mg 3%
Fructose 0.33g 2.44g 3%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.29mg 2%
Copper 0.042mg 0.048mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.047mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 13mg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 5.68g N/A
Potassium 149mg 153mg 0%
Sugar 33.36g 4.89g N/A
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.008mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0.034mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.019mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.019mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.012mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Strawberry
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
20%
Strawberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
13%
Strawberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Strawberry
Strawberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Strawberry
Strawberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Strawberry
Strawberry contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Strawberry
Strawberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.796g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Strawberry
Strawberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Strawberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167762/nutrients

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

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