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Pound cake vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pound cake and Chorizo different?

  • Pound cake is higher in Folate, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chorizo is 68% higher.
  • Pound cake contains 21 times more Folate than Chorizo. While Pound cake contains 42µg of Folate, Chorizo contains only 2µg.
  • Pound cake has less Saturated Fat.

Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Chorizo, pork and beef are the varieties 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
3
:
7
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +487.5%
Contains less Sodium -69.5%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Potassium +167.1%
Contains more Zinc +693%
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Contains more Selenium +322%
Equal in Iron - 1.59
Equal in Phosphorus - 150
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +487.5%
Contains less Sodium -69.5%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Potassium +167.1%
Contains more Zinc +693%
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Contains more Selenium +322%
Equal in Iron - 1.59
Equal in Phosphorus - 150

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
4
:
7
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +195.5%
Contains more Folate +2000%
Contains more Vitamin D +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +264.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +455.6%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
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%
Chorizo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +195.5%
Contains more Folate +2000%
Contains more Vitamin D +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +264.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +455.6%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
1
:
4
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Carbs +2783.9%
Contains more Protein +382%
Contains more Fats +174.1%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Contains more Other +156.2%
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
Chorizo
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more Carbs +2783.9%
Contains more Protein +382%
Contains more Fats +174.1%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Contains more Other +156.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
1
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +509.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.46
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +509.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.46

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 Chorizo
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 1.86g Pound cake
Protein 5g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 13.96g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 53.64g 1.86g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 0.6g 0g Pound cake
Calcium 47mg 8mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 8mg 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 140mg 150mg Chorizo
Potassium 149mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 377mg 1235mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.43mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.042mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.11mg 0.04mg Pound cake
Selenium 5µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 241IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.22mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0.8µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 42µg 2µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.6µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 153mg 1.473mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 0.397mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 0.198mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.117mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.249mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.117mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 66mg 88mg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.192g Chorizo
Saturated Fat 4.811g 14.38g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 3.46g Chorizo
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 Chorizo
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
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 858mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.569g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.