Pound cake vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Pound cake and Chocolate brownie
- Pound cake has more Vitamin B12, however, Chocolate brownie has more Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin A, Magnesium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate brownie is 38% higher.
- Chocolate brownie has 2 times less Vitamin B12 than Pound cake. Pound cake has 0.36µg of Vitamin B12, while Chocolate brownie has 0.16µg.
- Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +562.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +823.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +433.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +130% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +44.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +243.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +161.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
29.1 g
Carbs:
50.2 g
Water:
12.6 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +105.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +108.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.2% |
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Carbs
~50.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.412 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -34.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +258.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +175.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 353kcal | 466kcal |
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| Protein | 5g | 6.2g |
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| Fats | 13.96g | 29.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 53.04g | 50.2g |
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| Carbs | 53.64g | 50.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 66mg | 73mg |
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| Vitamin D | 34IU |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 53mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 57mg |
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| Potassium | 149mg | 176mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.84mg |
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| Sugar | 33.36g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.388mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.97mg |
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| Starch | 17.36g |
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| Phosphorus | 140mg | 132mg |
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| Sodium | 377mg | 343mg |
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| Vitamin A | 241IU | 827IU |
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| Vitamin A | 70µg | 176µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.587mg |
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| Selenium | 5µg | 11.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 0.982mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.328mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.094mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 42µg | 29µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.192g |
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| Choline | 65.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.811g | 7.319g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.02g | 10.839g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 9.412g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.078mg |
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| Threonine | 153mg | 0.228mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.265mg |
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| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.447mg |
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| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.283mg |
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| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.132mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.298mg |
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| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.323mg |
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| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.136mg |
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| Fructose | 0.33g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.508g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)