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Pound cake vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pound cake and Chocolate cake

  • Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Chocolate cake is richer in Copper, Selenium, Choline, Manganese, Magnesium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for Copper is 18% higher.
  • Pound cake has 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Chocolate cake. While Pound cake has 0.36µg of Vitamin B12, Chocolate cake has only 0.16µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +392.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +154.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +138%
~equal in Potassium ~140mg
~equal in Iron ~1.61mg

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 0.67% 8.4% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +125%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +95.7%

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
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more OtherOther +17.6%
~equal in Protein ~5.3g
~equal in Fats ~15.1g
~equal in Carbs ~53.4g
~equal in Water ~24.4g

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
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +100%

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 cake
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 cake Opinion
Calories 353kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Protein 5g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 13.96g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Net carbs 53.04g 51.8g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 53.4g Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 58mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Calcium 47mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 149mg 140mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Sugar 33.36g Chocolate cake
Fiber 0.6g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Copper 0.042mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.43mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Phosphorus 140mg 106mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 241IU 140IU Pound cake
Vitamin A 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.11mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 5µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.141mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.213mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 1.137mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.304mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.16µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Folate 42µg 27µg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.192g Chocolate cake
Choline 65.6mg 128.4mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 4.811g 5.43g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 2.761g Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 153mg 0.202mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.397mg 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.198mg 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.117mg 0.116mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.249mg 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.117mg 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.005g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Chocolate cake
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
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.619g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake 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 cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.