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Pound cake vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pound cake and chinese broccoli different?

  • Pound cake is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and iron; however, chinese broccoli is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for chinese broccoli is 69% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli has a lower glycemic index (32) than pound cake (54).

Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Broccoli, chinese, cooked are the varieties 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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more IronIron +164.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +241.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +284.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +140%
~equal in Zinc ~0.39mg

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 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4888.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +135.7%

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
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +338.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1838.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1307.9%
Contains more OtherOther +93.7%
Contains more WaterWater +261.6%

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
22% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5940%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +936.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Chinese broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.7µg 84.8µg 69%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.2mg 31%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.33g 21%
Saturated fat 4.811g 0.11g 21%
Fats 13.96g 0.72g 20%
Calories 353kcal 22kcal 17%
Carbs 53.64g 3.81g 17%
Sodium 377mg 7mg 16%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Phosphorus 140mg 41mg 14%
Folate 42µg 99µg 14%
Iron 1.48mg 0.56mg 12%
Fiber 0.6g 2.5g 8%
Protein 5g 1.14g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.146mg 8%
Selenium 5µg 1.3µg 7%
Choline 65.6mg 25.3mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 0.05g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.437mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.095mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.159mg 7%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.264mg 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Calcium 47mg 100mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.07mg 3%
Potassium 149mg 261mg 3%
Copper 0.042mg 0.061mg 2%
Magnesium 8mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.48mg 1%
Vitamin A 70µg 82µg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 1.31g N/A
Sugar 33.36g 0.84g N/A
Zinc 0.43mg 0.39mg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Chinese 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
40%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.701g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.