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White cake vs. Cherry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between white cake and cherry pie

  • White cake has more calcium, phosphorus, and selenium, while cherry pie has more iron, vitamin A, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Cherry pie contains 9 times less calcium than white cake. White cake contains 90mg of calcium, while cherry pie contains 10mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cherry pie is lower.
  • White cake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of white cake is 42, while the glycemic index of cherry pie is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting and Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe.

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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 8.6% 27% 8.7% 44% 22% 9% 30% 37% 36% 58%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 3% 6.8% 69% 26% 5.5% 13% 25% 26% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +65%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.2%
Contains more IronIron +59.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.7%

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 0.33% 4% 2.4% 3% 32% 44% 20% 10% 6.7% 7.5% 10% 23% 3.3%
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 3.3% 9.7% 0% 0% 37% 29% 24% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
3% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +64.2%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more FatsFats +18.4%
Contains more WaterWater +121.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 38% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.162 g
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.985 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.247 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White cake Cherry pie
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White cake Cherry pie DV% diff.
Iron 1.16mg 1.85mg 9%
Carbs 63.2g 38.5g 8%
Calcium 90mg 10mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.162g 3.247g 7%
Phosphorus 70mg 30mg 6%
Selenium 10.7µg 7.8µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.125mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.692g 5.314g 4%
Saturated fat 3.897g 2.985g 4%
Sodium 284mg 191mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Calories 356kcal 270kcal 4%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg 3%
Manganese 0.277mg 0.2mg 3%
Vitamin K 4.1µg 3%
Fats 10.3g 12.2g 3%
Protein 4.4g 2.8g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.148mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 29µg 2%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 9mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.063mg 1.276mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.123mg 1%
Zinc 0.33mg 0.2mg 1%
Potassium 99mg 77mg 1%
Copper 0.067mg 0.077mg 1%
Folate 31µg 27µg 1%
Choline 6mg 1%
Net carbs 62.2g 38.5g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg 0%
Sugar 57.39g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.034mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.157mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.199mg 0.088mg 0%
Leucine 0.338mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.204mg 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.228mg 0.124mg 0%
Valine 0.229mg 0.104mg 0%
Histidine 0.099mg 0.057mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White cake Cherry pie
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
13%
White cake
11%
Cherry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
White cake
22%
Cherry pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White cake
White cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.912g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/nutrients
  2. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.