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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, magnesium, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for 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.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index than chocolate brownie.

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.
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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~132mg
~equal in Sodium ~343mg

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
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 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +161.1%

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
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 WaterWater +105.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24%
Contains more FatsFats +108.5%
Contains more OtherOther +24.2%
~equal in Carbs ~50.2g

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
27% 39% 34%
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.
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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 9.412g 40%
Copper 0.042mg 0.388mg 38%
Fats 13.96g 29.1g 23%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.587mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 10.839g 20%
Threonine 153mg 0.228mg 15%
Vitamin A 70µg 176µg 12%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Selenium 5µg 11.5µg 12%
Saturated fat 4.811g 7.319g 11%
Magnesium 8mg 53mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.16µg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Calories 353kcal 466kcal 6%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.97mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.19mg 5%
Iron 1.48mg 1.84mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.094mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.982mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Folate 42µg 29µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.328mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.141mg 3%
Protein 5g 6.2g 2%
Fiber 0.6g 2%
Cholesterol 66mg 73mg 2%
Sodium 377mg 343mg 1%
Phosphorus 140mg 132mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Potassium 149mg 176mg 1%
Calcium 47mg 57mg 1%
Carbs 53.64g 50.2g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 53.04g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.078mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.136mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.006g 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 Chocolate brownie
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
18%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.