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Pound cake vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pound cake and broccoli

  • Pound cake is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and iron, while broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin B6.
  • Broccoli covers your daily vitamin C needs 99% more than pound cake.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index (54) than broccoli (32).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Broccoli, 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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more IronIron +102.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +162.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.9%
~equal in Calcium ~47mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.41mg

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 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +143.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +250.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +386.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5876.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%

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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3673%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +707.8%
Contains more OtherOther +75.9%
Contains more WaterWater +245.2%

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
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27354.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8897.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +30580%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +53.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +504.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +57.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +106.1%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Broccoli
Lower in price 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 89.2mg 99%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 101.6µg 83%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.038g 23%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.811g 0.039g 22%
Fats 13.96g 0.37g 21%
Calories 353kcal 34kcal 16%
Carbs 53.64g 6.64g 16%
Sodium 377mg 33mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Threonine 153mg 0.088mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.175mg 11%
Phosphorus 140mg 66mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.117mg 10%
Choline 65.6mg 18.7mg 9%
Iron 1.48mg 0.73mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.071mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 0.011g 8%
Fiber 0.6g 2.6g 8%
Starch 17.36g 0g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.639mg 6%
Selenium 5µg 2.5µg 5%
Potassium 149mg 316mg 5%
Folate 42µg 63µg 5%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.21mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin A 70µg 31µg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Protein 5g 2.82g 4%
Magnesium 8mg 21mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.573mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.78mg 1%
Copper 0.042mg 0.049mg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 4.04g N/A
Calcium 47mg 47mg 0%
Sugar 33.36g 1.7g N/A
Zinc 0.43mg 0.41mg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.033mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.117mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.059mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0.68g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g 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
Pound cake Broccoli
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
26%
Pound cake
59%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.772g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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