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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.
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 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
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.
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% 23% 13% 12% 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% 17% 0.6% 17% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
4% 2% 11% 82%
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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
65% 31% 4%
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
34% 60% 3%
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
52% 48%
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.
Pound cake Hot chocolate
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Hot chocolate DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Hot chocolate
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
15%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
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.

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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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