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Pound cake vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pound cake and Beef broiled different?

  • Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B1, and Folate, while Beef broiled is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Beef broiled covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 95% more than Pound cake.
  • Pound cake contains 5 times more Sodium than Beef broiled. Pound cake contains 377mg of Sodium, while Beef broiled contains 72mg.

Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled types were used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains more Manganese +816.7%
Contains more Iron +75.7%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.4%
Contains more Potassium +113.4%
Contains less Sodium -80.9%
Contains more Zinc +1367.4%
Contains more Copper +102.4%
Contains more Selenium +330%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains more Manganese +816.7%
Contains more Iron +75.7%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.4%
Contains more Potassium +113.4%
Contains less Sodium -80.9%
Contains more Zinc +1367.4%
Contains more Copper +102.4%
Contains more Selenium +330%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2577.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.5%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +961.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +633.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2577.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.5%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +961.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +633.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Protein +418.6%
Contains more Fats +10.4%
Contains more Water +124.1%
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Protein +418.6%
Contains more Fats +10.4%
Contains more Water +124.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +606.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.8%
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +606.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Beef broiled Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 0g Pound cake
Protein 5g 25.93g Beef broiled
Fats 13.96g 15.41g Beef broiled
Carbs 53.64g 0g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 250kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 0g Beef broiled
Fiber 0.6g 0g Pound cake
Calcium 47mg 18mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 2.6mg Beef broiled
Magnesium 8mg 21mg Beef broiled
Phosphorus 140mg 198mg Beef broiled
Potassium 149mg 318mg Beef broiled
Sodium 377mg 72mg Beef broiled
Zinc 0.43mg 6.31mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.042mg 0.085mg Beef broiled
Manganese 0.11mg 0.012mg Pound cake
Selenium 5µg 21.5µg Beef broiled
Vitamin A 241IU 9IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 3µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.12mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 2IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.046mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.176mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 5.378mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.658mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.382mg Beef broiled
Folate 42µg 9µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 2.64µg Beef broiled
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.2µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.094mg Beef broiled
Threonine 153mg 0.72mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.822mg Beef broiled
Leucine 0.397mg 1.45mg Beef broiled
Lysine 0.198mg 1.54mg Beef broiled
Methionine 0.117mg 0.478mg Beef broiled
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.725mg Beef broiled
Valine 0.249mg 0.914mg Beef broiled
Histidine 0.117mg 0.604mg Beef broiled
Cholesterol 66mg 88mg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.192g 0.572g Pound cake
Saturated Fat 4.811g 5.895g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.016g Beef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 6.668g Beef broiled
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.484g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.012g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g 0.044g 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
Pound cake Beef broiled
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
25%
Pound cake
52%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.084g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.