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Brown rice vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brown rice and Pound cake?

  • Brown rice is higher in Manganese, yet Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Choline, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Brown rice's daily need coverage for Manganese is 38% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Brown rice is lower.

We used Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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.
Brown rice
Brown rice
6
:
4
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Magnesium +387.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +65.1%
Contains more Copper +152.4%
Contains more Manganese +785.5%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Contains more Calcium +1466.7%
Contains more Iron +164.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.9%
Contains more Potassium +73.3%
Brown rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Magnesium +387.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +65.1%
Contains more Copper +152.4%
Contains more Manganese +785.5%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Contains more Calcium +1466.7%
Contains more Iron +164.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.9%
Contains more Potassium +73.3%

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.
Brown rice
Brown rice
3
:
8
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.6%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.173
Brown rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.6%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.173

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown rice
Brown rice
1
:
4
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Water +171.6%
Contains more Protein +82.5%
Contains more Fats +1339.2%
Contains more Carbs +109.7%
Contains more Other +247.7%
Brown rice
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
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
Contains more Water +171.6%
Contains more Protein +82.5%
Contains more Fats +1339.2%
Contains more Carbs +109.7%
Contains more Other +247.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown rice
Brown rice
1
:
2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +718.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +834.2%
Brown rice
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +718.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +834.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown rice
Brown rice
1
:
5
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Starch +42.8%
Contains more Sucrose +12683.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Brown rice
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Pound cake
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
Contains more Starch +42.8%
Contains more Sucrose +12683.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brown rice Pound cake
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 23.98g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 2.74g 5g Pound cake
Fats 0.97g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 25.58g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 123kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 24.79g 17.36g Brown rice
Fructose 0g 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 0.24g 33.36g Brown rice
Fiber 1.6g 0.6g Brown rice
Calcium 3mg 47mg Pound cake
Iron 0.56mg 1.48mg Pound cake
Magnesium 39mg 8mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 103mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 86mg 149mg Pound cake
Sodium 4mg 377mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.71mg 0.43mg Brown rice
Copper 0.106mg 0.042mg Brown rice
Manganese 0.974mg 0.11mg Brown rice
Selenium 5.8µg 5µg Brown rice
Vitamin A 0IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.173mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 1.615mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.036mg Brown rice
Folate 9µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 0.095mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.214mg 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.099mg 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.058mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.151mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.066mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Brown rice
Trans Fat 0g 0.192g Brown rice
Saturated Fat 0.26g 4.811g Brown rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.369g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown rice Pound cake
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
14%
Brown rice
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.551g)
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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/nutrients
  2. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.