Pound cake vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pound cake and brazil nut different?
- Brazil nut is higher than pound cake in selenium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin E, zinc, and fiber.
- Brazil nut covers your daily need for selenium, 3476% more than pound cake.
- Pound cake has a higher glycemic index (54) than brazil nut (10).
Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +4600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +240.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +342.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4050% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +844.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +417.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1011.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38240% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +611.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +447.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +127.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +769.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +256.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180.6% |
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:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +356.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +656.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +186.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +380.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123.5% |
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
16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.399 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +690.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +613.6% |
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:
0.25 g
Sucrose:
2.33 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +6844% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1216.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Galactose
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 5µg | 1917µg | 3476% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 1.743mg | 189% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 24.399g | 140% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 376mg | 88% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 725mg | 84% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 67.1g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 23.879g | 52% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 16.134g | 51% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 1.223mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.617mg | 37% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 4.06mg | 33% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 5.65mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 7.5g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Protein | 5g | 14.32g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.035mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 3mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 659mg | 15% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.365mg | 15% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 659kcal | 15% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 11.74g | 14% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.43mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 160mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 0.295mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 0.25g | 7% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 28.8mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.184mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.101mg | 5% |
| Folate | 42µg | 22µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 1.19mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 1.124mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 23.859g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
1208%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.323g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals