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Chocolate brownie vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chocolate brownie and pound cake

  • Chocolate brownie has more copper, manganese, selenium, vitamin A, magnesium, and polyunsaturated fat; however, pound cake has more vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate brownie is 38% higher.
  • Pound cake has 7 times less magnesium than chocolate brownie. Chocolate brownie has 53mg of magnesium, while pound cake has 8mg.
  • Pound cake is lower in saturated fat.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index than chocolate brownie.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe 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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
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 +562.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.1%
Contains more IronIron +24.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +823.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +433.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130%
~equal in Phosphorus ~140mg
~equal in Sodium ~377mg

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
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 AVitamin A +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +125%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 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 +24%
Contains more FatsFats +108.5%
Contains more OtherOther +24.2%
Contains more WaterWater +105.3%
~equal in Carbs ~53.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +258.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +175.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate brownie Pound cake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 3.419g 40%
Copper 0.388mg 0.042mg 38%
Fats 29.1g 13.96g 23%
Manganese 0.587mg 0.11mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 10.839g 3.02g 20%
Threonine 0.228mg 153mg 15%
Vitamin A 176µg 70µg 12%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Selenium 11.5µg 5µg 12%
Saturated fat 7.319g 4.811g 11%
Magnesium 53mg 8mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.36µg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Calories 466kcal 353kcal 6%
Zinc 0.97mg 0.43mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.249mg 5%
Iron 1.84mg 1.48mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0.036mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.982mg 1.615mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Folate 29µg 42µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.485mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.173mg 3%
Protein 6.2g 5g 2%
Fiber 0.6g 2%
Cholesterol 73mg 66mg 2%
Sodium 343mg 377mg 1%
Phosphorus 132mg 140mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Potassium 176mg 149mg 1%
Calcium 57mg 47mg 1%
Carbs 50.2g 53.64g 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 50.2g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.283mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 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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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate brownie 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
18%
Chocolate brownie
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Chocolate brownie
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.508g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.