Pound cake vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pound cake and brown rice?
- Pound cake is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, choline, and folate, yet brown rice is higher in manganese and magnesium.
- Brown rice's daily need coverage for manganese is 38% more.
- The glycemic index of pound cake is lower.
We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked types 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 CalciumCalcium | +1466.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +164.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +387.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +152.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +785.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16% |
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 EVitamin E | +282.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +260.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +750% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +613% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +241.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.974mg | 38% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 0.26g | 21% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 0.97g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 0.366g | 20% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 4mg | 16% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.095mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.069mg | 14% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 123kcal | 12% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.56mg | 12% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 9.2mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 25.58g | 9% |
| Folate | 42µg | 9µg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0.369g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.123mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.106mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 39mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 2.561mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 103mg | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 2.74g | 5% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 1.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.71mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 24.79g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 86mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 5.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 23.98g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 0.24g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.178mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.066mg | 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 | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 0.355g | N/A |
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:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1339.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +109.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +247.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +171.6% |
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
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +718.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +834.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.6% |
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:
24.79 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +12683.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +42.8% |
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Galactose
~0g
