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Pound cake vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pound cake and Chocolate

  • Pound cake has more Vitamin B2, however, Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 110% more.
  • Pound cake contains 16 times more Sodium than Chocolate. Pound cake contains 377mg of Sodium, while Chocolate contains 24mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1725%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +275.2%
Contains more IronIron +441.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2347.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +367.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1190%

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% 14% 13% 24% 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% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +382%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +592%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +398%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +56.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +376.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +2567%
Contains more FatsFats +124.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14%
Contains more OtherOther +11.1%
~equal in Protein ~4.88g

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +213.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +215.9%

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
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +50.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +29.9%
~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 Chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Chocolate Opinion
Calories 353kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Protein 5g 4.88g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 31.28g Chocolate
Net carbs 53.04g 54.17g Chocolate
Carbs 53.64g 61.17g Chocolate
Cholesterol 66mg 8mg Chocolate
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 146mg Chocolate
Calcium 47mg 56mg Chocolate
Potassium 149mg 559mg Chocolate
Iron 1.48mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Sugar 33.36g 47.9g Pound cake
Fiber 0.6g 7g Chocolate
Copper 0.042mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.43mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Phosphorus 140mg 206mg Chocolate
Sodium 377mg 24mg Chocolate
Vitamin A 241IU 50IU Pound cake
Vitamin A 70µg 2µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.54mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.11mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 5µg 3µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.025mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.05mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.725mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.297mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.042mg Chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.23µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Folate 42µg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.192g 0.112g Chocolate
Choline 65.6mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 4.811g 18.519g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 1.092g Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g 0.085g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g 0.947g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.708g)
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?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate 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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients

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

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