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Pound cake vs. Brisket raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pound cake and brisket raw

  • Pound cake has more folate and vitamin B1, while brisket raw has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Brisket raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 86% more than pound cake.
  • Pound cake contains 6 times more folate than brisket raw. While pound cake contains 42µg of folate, brisket raw contains only 7µg.
  • The amount of sodium in brisket raw is lower.
  • Brisket raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of brisket raw is 0, while the glycemic index of pound cake is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, all grades, raw.

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 29% 72% 27% 118% 86% 10% 1.8% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +840%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +685.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +187.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.5%
Contains more IronIron +29.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +902.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228%

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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
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% 0% 6.4% 0% 25% 39% 74% 21% 97% 304% 3.3% 5.3% 47%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +575%
Contains more CholineCholine +31.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
21% 7% 70%
Protein: 20.72 g
Fats: 7.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.29 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more FatsFats +89.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +314.4%
Contains more WaterWater +171.7%
~equal in Other ~1.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
41% 55% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.59 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.23 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1386.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.6%

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 Brisket raw
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Brisket raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 2.43µg 86%
Zinc 0.43mg 4.31mg 35%
Protein 5g 20.72g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.42mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.23g 21%
Selenium 5µg 16.4µg 21%
Carbs 53.64g 0g 18%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 3.94mg 15%
Threonine 153mg 0.905mg 14%
Sodium 377mg 79mg 13%
Saturated fat 4.811g 2.59g 10%
Calories 353kcal 155kcal 10%
Fats 13.96g 7.37g 10%
Phosphorus 140mg 201mg 9%
Folate 42µg 7µg 9%
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.17mg 6%
Iron 1.48mg 1.92mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.1mg 6%
Potassium 149mg 330mg 5%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Magnesium 8mg 23mg 4%
Calcium 47mg 5mg 4%
Copper 0.042mg 0.08mg 4%
Choline 65.6mg 86.5mg 4%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.014mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.35mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.32mg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 3.46g 1%
Cholesterol 66mg 62mg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 0g N/A
Sugar 33.36g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.232mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 1.637mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 1.724mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.53mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.809mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 1.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.709mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Brisket raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Pound cake
48%
Brisket raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
45%
Brisket raw

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.221g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is relatively richer in minerals

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. Brisket raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168607/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.