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, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Chocolate cake is richer in Copper, Selenium, Choline, Manganese, and Magnesium.
- 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.
| 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% |
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 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
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
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
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Fats
~15.1g
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Carbs
~53.4g
~equal in
Water
~24.4g
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
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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 353kcal | 371kcal |
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| Protein | 5g | 5.3g |
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| Fats | 13.96g | 15.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 53.04g | 51.8g |
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| Carbs | 53.64g | 53.4g |
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| Cholesterol | 66mg | 58mg |
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| Vitamin D | 34IU |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 60mg |
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| Potassium | 149mg | 140mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.61mg |
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| Sugar | 33.36g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.207mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.69mg |
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| Starch | 17.36g |
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| Phosphorus | 140mg | 106mg |
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| Sodium | 377mg | 315mg |
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| Vitamin A | 241IU | 140IU |
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| Vitamin A | 70µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.28mg |
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| Selenium | 5µg | 11.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 1.137mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.304mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 42µg | 27µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.192g |
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| Choline | 65.6mg | 128.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.811g | 5.43g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.02g | 6.039g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 2.761g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.068mg |
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| Threonine | 153mg | 0.202mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.24mg |
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| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.407mg |
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| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.268mg |
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| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.116mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.265mg |
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| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.283mg |
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| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.12mg |
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| Fructose | 0.33g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.005g |
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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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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.619g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)