Chocolate cake vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Chocolate cake and Pound cake
- Chocolate cake is higher in Copper, Selenium, Choline, Manganese, Magnesium, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12.
- Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for Copper is 18% higher.
- Chocolate cake has 4 times more Magnesium than Pound cake. While Chocolate cake has 32mg of Magnesium, Pound cake has only 8mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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.
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Calcium
+27.7%
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Magnesium
+300%
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Sodium
-16.4%
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Zinc
+60.5%
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Copper
+392.9%
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Manganese
+154.5%
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Selenium
+138%
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Phosphorus
+32.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.48
Equal in Potassium - 149
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Calcium
+27.7%
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Magnesium
+300%
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-16.4%
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Zinc
+60.5%
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Copper
+392.9%
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Manganese
+154.5%
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Selenium
+138%
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Phosphorus
+32.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.48
Equal in Potassium - 149
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.
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+13.9%
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Vitamin A
+72.1%
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Vitamin B1
+22.7%
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Vitamin B2
+16.9%
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Vitamin B3
+42%
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Vitamin B5
+59.5%
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Folate
+55.6%
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Vitamin B12
+125%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+13.9%
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Vitamin A
+72.1%
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Vitamin B1
+22.7%
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Vitamin B2
+16.9%
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Vitamin B3
+42%
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Vitamin B5
+59.5%
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Folate
+55.6%
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Vitamin B12
+125%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+17.6%
Equal in Protein - 5
Equal in Fats - 13.96
Equal in Carbs - 53.64
Equal in Water - 25.87
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
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1.8 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
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+17.6%
Equal in Protein - 5
Equal in Fats - 13.96
Equal in Carbs - 53.64
Equal in Water - 25.87
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+100%
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Saturated Fat
-11.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+23.8%
Saturated Fat:
5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.761 g
Saturated Fat:
4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.419 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+100%
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Saturated Fat
-11.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+23.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 51.8g | 53.04g |
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| Protein | 5.3g | 5g |
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| Fats | 15.1g | 13.96g |
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| Carbs | 53.4g | 53.64g |
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| Calories | 371kcal | 353kcal |
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| Starch | 17.36g |
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| Fructose | 0.33g |
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| Sugar | 33.36g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.6g |
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| Calcium | 60mg | 47mg |
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| Iron | 1.61mg | 1.48mg |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 8mg |
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| Phosphorus | 106mg | 140mg |
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| Potassium | 140mg | 149mg |
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| Sodium | 315mg | 377mg |
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| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.43mg |
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| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.042mg |
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| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.11mg |
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| Selenium | 11.9µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 140IU | 241IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 70µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 34IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.249mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 1.615mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.036mg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 42µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 0.202mg | 153mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.204mg |
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| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.397mg |
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| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.198mg |
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| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.117mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.239mg |
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| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.249mg |
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| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.117mg |
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| Cholesterol | 58mg | 66mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.192g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.43g | 4.811g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.039g | 3.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 3.419g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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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
15%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.619g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)