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Brown sugar vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brown sugar and Pound cake

  • Brown sugar contains less Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Choline, Folate, and Iron than Pound cake.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pound cake is 24% higher.
  • Brown sugar is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, brown 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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
4
:
6
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Calcium +76.6%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Copper +11.9%
Contains more Iron +108.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +3400%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains more Zinc +1333.3%
Contains more Manganese +71.9%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Calcium +76.6%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Copper +11.9%
Contains more Iron +108.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +3400%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains more Zinc +1333.3%
Contains more Manganese +71.9%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%

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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
10
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1368.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +267.4%
Contains more Folate +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Brown sugar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1368.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +267.4%
Contains more Folate +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
4
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Carbs +82.9%
Contains more Protein +4066.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1830.6%
Contains more Other +240%
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Pound cake
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 Carbs +82.9%
Contains more Protein +4066.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1830.6%
Contains more Other +240%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
3
:
3
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Sucrose +208.2%
Contains more Glucose +80%
Contains more Fructose +236.4%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Brown sugar
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Pound cake
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 Sucrose +208.2%
Contains more Glucose +80%
Contains more Fructose +236.4%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 53.04g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 5g Pound cake
Fats 0g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 98.09g 53.64g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 353kcal Brown sugar
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 1.11g 0.33g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 33.36g Pound cake
Fiber 0g 0.6g Pound cake
Calcium 83mg 47mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 1.48mg Pound cake
Magnesium 9mg 8mg Brown sugar
Phosphorus 4mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 133mg 149mg Pound cake
Sodium 28mg 377mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 0.43mg Pound cake
Copper 0.047mg 0.042mg Brown sugar
Manganese 0.064mg 0.11mg Pound cake
Selenium 1.2µg 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 0IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.173mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 1.615mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.036mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Brown sugar
Trans Fat 0.192g Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 4.811g Brown sugar
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Pound cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2%
Brown sugar
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.811g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.