Chocolate cake vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Differences between chocolate cake and pound cake
- Chocolate cake is higher in copper, selenium, choline, manganese, and magnesium; however, pound cake is richer in vitamin B12 and polyunsaturated fat.
- Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for copper is 18% higher.
- Chocolate cake has 4 times more magnesium than pound cake. While chocolate cake has 32mg of magnesium, pound cake has only 8mg.
- Chocolate cake has a lower glycemic index (41) than pound cake (54).
The food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +392.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +154.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +138% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.1% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +13.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +95.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +125% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~5g
~equal in
Fats
~13.96g
~equal in
Carbs
~53.64g
~equal in
Water
~25.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
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 | +100% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.042mg | 18% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 5µg | 13% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 65.6mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.36µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 3.02g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 8% | |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 140mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.485mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.6g | 4% |
| Folate | 27µg | 42µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 3.419g | 4% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 377mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 4.811g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 66mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.173mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.249mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 1.615mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 1.48mg | 2% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 13.96g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 371kcal | 353kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 5g | 1% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 53.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Potassium | 140mg | 149mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 33.36g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 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?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
19%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.619g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)