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Pound cake vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pound cake and Brussels sprouts different?

  • Pound cake is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2, while Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin A.
  • Brussels sprouts cover your daily need for vitamin K, 146% more than pound cake.

Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Brussels sprouts, raw 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.
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% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +212.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +187.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +161.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +206.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.4mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.42mg

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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +243.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +508.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10311.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.2%

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% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4553.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +499.3%
Contains more OtherOther +11.7%
Contains more WaterWater +232.4%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13030.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4375%

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
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +6569.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +181.8%
~equal in Glucose ~0.81g
~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 Brussels sprouts
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 153g 997%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 177µg 146%
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg 94%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.811g 0.062g 22%
Fats 13.96g 0.3g 21%
Calories 353kcal 43kcal 16%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Threonine 153mg 0.12mg 15%
Carbs 53.64g 8.95g 15%
Sodium 377mg 25mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.219mg 14%
Fiber 0.6g 3.8g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.09mg 12%
Phosphorus 140mg 69mg 10%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.337mg 10%
Choline 65.6mg 19.1mg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Potassium 149mg 389mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 0.023g 7%
Selenium 5µg 1.6µg 6%
Folate 42µg 61µg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.745mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.309mg 4%
Vitamin A 70µg 38µg 4%
Magnesium 8mg 23mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.139mg 3%
Protein 5g 3.38g 3%
Copper 0.042mg 0.07mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.88mg 2%
Fructose 0.33g 0.93g 1%
Iron 1.48mg 1.4mg 1%
Calcium 47mg 42mg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 33.36g 2.2g N/A
Zinc 0.43mg 0.42mg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.037mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.076mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Brussels sprouts
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.749g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.