Brisket vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between brisket and pound cake?
- Brisket is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and iron, yet pound cake is richer in vitamin B1.
- Brisket's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 73% higher.
- Brisket has 16 times more Zinc than pound cake. Brisket has 6.69mg of Zinc, while pound cake has 0.43mg.
- Pound cake contains less cholesterol.
- Brisket has a lower glycemic index than pound cake.
We used Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +137.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +138.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1455.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +442% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +193.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1000% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +153.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +683.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +488.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +67.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +193.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.82 g
Fats:
18.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.48 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +476.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +102.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +446.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.681 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +162.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -34.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +402.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 289kcal | 353kcal |
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| Protein | 28.82g | 5g |
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| Fats | 18.42g | 13.96g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 53.04g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 53.64g |
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| Cholesterol | 106mg | 66mg |
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| Vitamin D | 34IU |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 232mg | 149mg |
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| Iron | 2.43mg | 1.48mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 33.36g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 6.69mg | 0.43mg |
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| Starch | 17.36g |
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| Phosphorus | 175mg | 140mg |
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| Sodium | 48mg | 377mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 241IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.11mg |
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| Selenium | 27.1µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.249mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.087mg | 1.615mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.282mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.12µg | 0.36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 42µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.192g |
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| Choline | 109.8mg | 65.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.305g | 4.811g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.934g | 3.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.681g | 3.419g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 1.101mg | 153mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.253mg | 0.204mg |
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| Leucine | 2.192mg | 0.397mg |
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| Lysine | 2.328mg | 0.198mg |
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| Methionine | 0.717mg | 0.117mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.088mg | 0.239mg |
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| Valine | 1.367mg | 0.249mg |
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| Histidine | 0.879mg | 0.117mg |
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| Fructose | 0.33g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
44%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.494g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brisket is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals
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.