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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
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%
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%
~equal in Calcium ~47mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.43mg

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 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
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%
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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
5% 14% 54% 26%
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
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
43% 27% 30%
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
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
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
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
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%
~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.
Broccoli Pound cake
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Pound cake DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Pound cake
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
59%
Broccoli
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.772g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
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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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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients
  2. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

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

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