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Broth vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between broth and pound cake

  • Broth is richer in selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, magnesium, and choline, while pound cake is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin D.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1022% more than pound cake.
  • Broth has 7 times more magnesium than pound cake. Broth has 56mg of magnesium, while pound cake has 8mg.
  • Pound cake is lower in sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +297.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +460%
Contains more IronIron +43.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +377.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%

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.
Broth
6
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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +177.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 ProteinProtein +233.2%
Contains more OtherOther +3114.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +197.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1039.6%
~equal in Fats ~13.96g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
3
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 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 -28.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +77.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Pound cake DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 377mg 1022%
Selenium 28µg 5µg 42%
Protein 16.66g 5g 23%
Cholesterol 13mg 66mg 18%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.249mg 14%
Calcium 187mg 47mg 14%
Carbs 18.01g 53.64g 12%
Magnesium 56mg 8mg 11%
Choline 114.6mg 65.6mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 3.419g 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 3.02g 6%
Iron 1.03mg 1.48mg 6%
Saturated fat 3.43g 4.811g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.173mg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.615mg 5%
Copper 0mg 0.042mg 5%
Potassium 309mg 149mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.036mg 5%
Phosphorus 166mg 140mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Calories 267kcal 353kcal 4%
Folate 32µg 42µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.36µg 3%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.43mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.485mg 2%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.11mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.65mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Fats 13.88g 13.96g 0%
Net carbs 18.01g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 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 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
28%
Broth
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 23498mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broth
Broth is lower in Sugar (difference - 16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.381g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.