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Pound cake vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pound cake and White chocolate?

  • Pound cake is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Choline, yet White chocolate is higher in Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • White chocolate's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 73% more.
  • Pound cake has 8 times more Vitamin A RAE than White chocolate. While Pound cake has 70µg of Vitamin A RAE, White chocolate has only 9µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in White chocolate is lower.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Candies, white chocolate 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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
3
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7
White chocolate
White chocolate
Contains more Iron +516.7%
Contains more Manganese +1275%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +323.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.7%
Contains more Potassium +91.9%
Contains less Sodium -76.1%
Contains more Zinc +72.1%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Equal in Selenium - 4.5
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
White chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Contains more Iron +516.7%
Contains more Manganese +1275%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +323.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.7%
Contains more Potassium +91.9%
Contains less Sodium -76.1%
Contains more Zinc +72.1%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Equal in Selenium - 4.5

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
5
:
7
White chocolate
White chocolate
Contains more Vitamin A +703.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +435.3%
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%
White chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
Contains more Vitamin A +703.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +435.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
3
White chocolate
White chocolate
Contains more Water +1890%
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Fats +129.9%
Contains more Carbs +10.4%
Equal in Other - 1.5
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
White chocolate
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Water +1890%
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Fats +129.9%
Contains more Carbs +10.4%
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
1
White chocolate
White chocolate
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +201.2%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
White chocolate
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +201.2%

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 White chocolate
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake White chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 59.04g White chocolate
Protein 5g 5.87g White chocolate
Fats 13.96g 32.09g White chocolate
Carbs 53.64g 59.24g White chocolate
Calories 353kcal 539kcal White chocolate
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 59g Pound cake
Fiber 0.6g 0.2g Pound cake
Calcium 47mg 199mg White chocolate
Iron 1.48mg 0.24mg Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 12mg White chocolate
Phosphorus 140mg 176mg White chocolate
Potassium 149mg 286mg White chocolate
Sodium 377mg 90mg White chocolate
Zinc 0.43mg 0.74mg White chocolate
Copper 0.042mg 0.06mg White chocolate
Manganese 0.11mg 0.008mg Pound cake
Selenium 5µg 4.5µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 241IU 30IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 9µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.96mg White chocolate
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg White chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.063mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.282mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.745mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.608mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.056mg White chocolate
Folate 42µg 7µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.56µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 1.7µg 9.1µg White chocolate
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 21mg White chocolate
Trans Fat 0.192g 0g White chocolate
Saturated Fat 4.811g 19.412g Pound cake
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 9.097g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 1.013g 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.601g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.