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Pound cake vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pound cake and broth

  • Pound cake is richer in vitamin B1 and vitamin D, while broth is higher in selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, magnesium, and choline.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1022% more than pound cake.
  • Broth is lower in cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more IronIron +43.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +377.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +297.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +460%

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%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +177.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +74.7%

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
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +197.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1039.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +233.2%
Contains more OtherOther +3114.4%
~equal in Fats ~13.88g

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
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +77.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31%

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 Broth
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 377mg 23875mg 1022%
Selenium 5µg 28µg 42%
Protein 5g 16.66g 23%
Cholesterol 66mg 13mg 18%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.43mg 14%
Calcium 47mg 187mg 14%
Carbs 53.64g 18.01g 12%
Magnesium 8mg 56mg 11%
Choline 65.6mg 114.6mg 9%
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 4.48g 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 5.36g 6%
Iron 1.48mg 1.03mg 6%
Saturated fat 4.811g 3.43g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 2.46mg 5%
Copper 0.042mg 0mg 5%
Potassium 149mg 309mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.1mg 5%
Phosphorus 140mg 166mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Calories 353kcal 267kcal 4%
Folate 42µg 32µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.3µg 3%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.09mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.6mg 2%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.15mg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.46mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Fats 13.96g 13.88g 0%
Net carbs 53.04g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 33.36g 17.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 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 Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 23498mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broth
Broth is lower in Sugar (difference - 16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.381g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.