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Pound cake vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pound cake and Chili pepper different?

  • Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Choline, however, Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Chili pepper is 160% higher.

Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw 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
5
:
5
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
Contains more Calcium +235.7%
Contains more Iron +43.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +225.6%
Contains more Zinc +65.4%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Potassium +116.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Copper +207.1%
Contains more Manganese +70%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Chili pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +235.7%
Contains more Iron +43.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +225.6%
Contains more Zinc +65.4%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Potassium +116.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Copper +207.1%
Contains more Manganese +70%

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
7
:
5
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.3%
Contains more Folate +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +295%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1305.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +723.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.69
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%
Chili pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.3%
Contains more Folate +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +295%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1305.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +723.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.69

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
4
:
1
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
Contains more Protein +167.4%
Contains more Fats +3072.7%
Contains more Carbs +508.9%
Contains more Other +77.9%
Contains more Water +240.2%
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
Chili pepper
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more Protein +167.4%
Contains more Fats +3072.7%
Contains more Carbs +508.9%
Contains more Other +77.9%
Contains more Water +240.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
1
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12483.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1330.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Chili pepper
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12483.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1330.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 7.31g Pound cake
Protein 5g 1.87g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 0.44g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 8.81g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 40kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 5.3g Chili pepper
Fiber 0.6g 1.5g Chili pepper
Calcium 47mg 14mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 1.03mg Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 23mg Chili pepper
Phosphorus 140mg 43mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 322mg Chili pepper
Sodium 377mg 9mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.43mg 0.26mg Pound cake
Copper 0.042mg 0.129mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.11mg 0.187mg Chili pepper
Selenium 5µg 0.5µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 241IU 952IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 48µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.072mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.086mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 1.244mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.201mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 42µg 23µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.026mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg 0.074mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.065mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg 0.105mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg 0.089mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg 0.024mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.062mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg 0.084mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg 0.041mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Chili pepper
Trans Fat 0.192g 0g Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0.042g Chili pepper
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 0.024g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.239g Pound cake
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Chili pepper
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
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.769g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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.
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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.