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

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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.

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).

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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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
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 +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%
~equal in Potassium ~149mg
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg

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 0.67% 8.4% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
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% 14% 13% 24% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +72.1%
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
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 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 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
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 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 +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.
Chocolate cake Pound cake
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 cake Pound cake Opinion
Calories 371kcal 353kcal Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 5g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 13.96g Chocolate cake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Net carbs 51.8g 53.04g Pound cake
Carbs 53.4g 53.64g Pound cake
Cholesterol 58mg 66mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Magnesium 32mg 8mg Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 47mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 149mg Pound cake
Iron 1.61mg 1.48mg Chocolate cake
Sugar 33.36g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 0.6g Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.042mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 0.43mg Chocolate cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Phosphorus 106mg 140mg Pound cake
Sodium 315mg 377mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.11mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 5µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.173mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 1.615mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.036mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Folate 27µg 42µg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.192g Chocolate cake
Choline 128.4mg 65.6mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 4.811g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 3.02g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 3.419g Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.204mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.397mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg 0.198mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.239mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg 0.249mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg 0.117mg Chocolate cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake 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
19%
Chocolate cake
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.619g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake 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 cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.