Pound cake vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pound cake and hot chocolate
- Pound cake has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and choline; however, hot chocolate is higher in copper and calcium.
- Pound cake covers your daily cholesterol needs 19% more than hot chocolate.
- Hot chocolate contains 12 times less vitamin B3 than pound cake. Pound cake contains 1.615mg of vitamin B3, while hot chocolate contains 0.133mg.
- Hot chocolate has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.
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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 IronIron | +252.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +746.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +187.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +142.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +145.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.3% |
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 | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +343.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +750% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +740% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +320.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +36.1% |
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:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +496.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +399.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +218.7% |
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
1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.084 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +346.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3970.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.36 g
Sucrose:
30.68 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.27 g
Maltose:
0.33 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
5 g
Glucose:
0.01 g
Fructose:
0.01 g
Lactose:
4.63 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0.01 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +513.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +7400% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +3200% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +3200% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +264.6% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 0.084g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 8mg | 19% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 2.34g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 1.431g | 15% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.095mg | 15% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 77kcal | 14% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 10.74g | 14% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 44mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.42mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.039mg | 11% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 15.6mg | 9% |
| Folate | 42µg | 5µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 0.133mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 114mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.103mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0.677g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.49µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 105mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.182mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 2.7µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.013mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.328mg | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 3.52g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 51µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 1.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 45IU | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 197mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 9.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 9.66g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0g | 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 |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.