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

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How are Pound cake and Chocolate chip cookie different?

  • Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, while Chocolate chip cookie is higher in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Magnesium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Chocolate chip cookie covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 46% more than Pound cake.
  • Pound cake contains 5 times more Vitamin B12 than Chocolate chip cookie. Pound cake contains 0.36µg of Vitamin B12, while Chocolate chip cookie contains 0.08µg.
  • Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter types were used in this article.

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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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
8
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie
Contains more Calcium +23.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Iron +67.6%
Contains more Magnesium +587.5%
Contains more Potassium +48.3%
Contains more Zinc +118.6%
Contains more Copper +819%
Contains more Manganese +502.7%
Contains more Selenium +124%
Equal in Sodium - 341
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Chocolate chip cookie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 93% 40% 43% 20% 45% 26% 129% 87% 62%
Contains more Calcium +23.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Iron +67.6%
Contains more Magnesium +587.5%
Contains more Potassium +48.3%
Contains more Zinc +118.6%
Contains more Copper +819%
Contains more Manganese +502.7%
Contains more Selenium +124%
Equal in Sodium - 341

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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
8
:
4
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.3%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more Vitamin A +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.184
Pound cake
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%
Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 1% 47% 41% 26% 16% 20% 25% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.3%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more Vitamin A +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.184

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
1
:
4
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie
Contains more Water +353.9%
Contains more Protein +14%
Contains more Fats +103.4%
Contains more Other +30.7%
Equal in Carbs - 58.2
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Chocolate chip cookie
6% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Water +353.9%
Contains more Protein +14%
Contains more Fats +103.4%
Contains more Other +30.7%
Equal in Carbs - 58.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
1
:
2
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +172.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.8%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Chocolate chip cookie
52% 31% 17%
Saturated Fat: 14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +172.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.8%

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 chip cookie
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 chip cookie Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Protein 5g 5.7g Chocolate chip cookie
Fats 13.96g 28.4g Chocolate chip cookie
Carbs 53.64g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Calories 353kcal 488kcal Chocolate chip cookie
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g Chocolate chip cookie
Fiber 0.6g Pound cake
Calcium 47mg 38mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 2.48mg Chocolate chip cookie
Magnesium 8mg 55mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phosphorus 140mg 100mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 221mg Chocolate chip cookie
Sodium 377mg 341mg Chocolate chip cookie
Zinc 0.43mg 0.94mg Chocolate chip cookie
Copper 0.042mg 0.386mg Chocolate chip cookie
Manganese 0.11mg 0.663mg Chocolate chip cookie
Selenium 5µg 11.2µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A 241IU 594IU Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 139µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.184mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.177mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 1.365mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.259mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.084mg Chocolate chip cookie
Folate 42µg 33µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.08µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.072mg Chocolate chip cookie
Threonine 153mg 0.191mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.224mg Chocolate chip cookie
Leucine 0.397mg 0.391mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg 0.214mg Chocolate chip cookie
Methionine 0.117mg 0.106mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.27mg Chocolate chip cookie
Valine 0.249mg 0.279mg Chocolate chip cookie
Histidine 0.117mg 0.123mg Chocolate chip cookie
Cholesterol 66mg 70mg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.192g Chocolate chip cookie
Saturated Fat 4.811g 14.071g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.003g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 8.241g Chocolate chip cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 4.541g Chocolate chip cookie
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Chocolate chip cookie
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
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.26g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie 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 chip cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172808/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.