Broccoli vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between broccoli and pound cake
- Broccoli is richer in vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin B6, while pound cake is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and iron.
- Broccoli covers your daily vitamin C needs 99% more than pound cake.
- Broccoli has 60 times more vitamin K than pound cake. Broccoli has 101.6µg of vitamin K, while pound cake has 1.7µg.
- Broccoli is lower in sodium.
- Pound cake has a higher glycemic index (54) than broccoli (32).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +162.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +112.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +102.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +112.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +386.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5876.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +125.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +143.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +152.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +250.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.82 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.64 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
0.87 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +245.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3673% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +707.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.038 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27354.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8897.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.49 g
Fructose:
0.68 g
Lactose:
0.21 g
Maltose:
0.21 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +106.1% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +30580% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +53.1% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +504.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +57.1% |
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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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 0mg | 99% |
| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 1.7µg | 83% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 3.419g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 4.811g | 22% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 13.96g | 21% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 353kcal | 16% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 53.64g | 16% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 377mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.036mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 140mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.249mg | 10% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 65.6mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 1.48mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.173mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 3.02g | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0.6g | 8% |
| Starch | 0g | 17.36g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 1.615mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 5µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 149mg | 5% |
| Folate | 63µg | 42µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 70µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Protein | 2.82g | 5g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.485mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.65mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Calcium | 47mg | 47mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.772g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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