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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 RAE, Magnesium, and Monounsaturated 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 Calcium +21.3%
Contains more Iron +24.3%
Contains more Magnesium +562.5%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains more Zinc +125.6%
Contains more Copper +823.8%
Contains more Manganese +433.6%
Contains more Selenium +130%
Equal in Phosphorus - 132
Equal in Sodium - 343
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Contains more Calcium +21.3%
Contains more Iron +24.3%
Contains more Magnesium +562.5%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains more Zinc +125.6%
Contains more Copper +823.8%
Contains more Manganese +433.6%
Contains more Selenium +130%
Equal in Phosphorus - 132
Equal in Sodium - 343

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.9%
Contains more Folate +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +243.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 0% 0% 1% 36% 44% 19% 20% 22% 22% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.9%
Contains more Folate +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +243.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +105.3%
Contains more Protein +24%
Contains more Fats +108.5%
Contains more Other +24.2%
Equal in Carbs - 50.2
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Water +105.3%
Contains more Protein +24%
Contains more Fats +108.5%
Contains more Other +24.2%
Equal in Carbs - 50.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +258.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.3%
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +258.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Pound cake Chocolate brownie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Chocolate brownie Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 50.2g Pound cake
Protein 5g 6.2g Chocolate brownie
Fats 13.96g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 53.64g 50.2g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 0.6g Pound cake
Calcium 47mg 57mg Chocolate brownie
Iron 1.48mg 1.84mg Chocolate brownie
Magnesium 8mg 53mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 140mg 132mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 176mg Chocolate brownie
Sodium 377mg 343mg Chocolate brownie
Zinc 0.43mg 0.97mg Chocolate brownie
Copper 0.042mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.11mg 0.587mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 5µg 11.5µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 241IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.141mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.19mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.982mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.328mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.094mg Chocolate brownie
Folate 42µg 29µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.16µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.078mg Chocolate brownie
Threonine 153mg 0.228mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.265mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.397mg 0.447mg Chocolate brownie
Lysine 0.198mg 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.117mg 0.132mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.298mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.249mg 0.323mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.117mg 0.136mg Chocolate brownie
Cholesterol 66mg 73mg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.192g Chocolate brownie
Saturated Fat 4.811g 7.319g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.006g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 9.412g Chocolate brownie
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Chocolate brownie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Pound cake
19%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.508g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/nutrients

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

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