White chocolate vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between white chocolate and pound cake?
- White chocolate is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin K, yet pound cake is higher in iron, vitamin B1, folate, and choline.
- White chocolate's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 73% more.
- White chocolate has 5 times more vitamin K than pound cake. While white chocolate has 9.1µg of vitamin K, pound cake has only 1.7µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pound cake is lower.
- The glycemic index of white chocolate is lower.
We used Candies, white chocolate 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +323.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +91.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +516.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1275% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +47.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +435.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +677.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +174.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +116.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +122.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.87 g
Fats:
32.09 g
Carbs:
59.24 g
Water:
1.3 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +129.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1890% |
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Carbs
~53.64g
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Other
~1.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.013 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +201.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +237.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 19.412g | 4.811g | 66% |
| Fats | 32.09g | 13.96g | 28% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 1.48mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.013g | 3.419g | 16% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 15% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.097g | 3.02g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 66mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 199mg | 47mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 90mg | 377mg | 12% |
| Calories | 539kcal | 353kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.173mg | 9% |
| Folate | 7µg | 42µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.56µg | 0.36µg | 8% |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 65.6mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 70µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 9.1µg | 1.7µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 1.615mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 140mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 149mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.43mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.282mg | 0.249mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.036mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.608mg | 0.485mg | 2% |
| Protein | 5.87g | 5g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.96mg | 0.65mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.042mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Carbs | 59.24g | 53.64g | 2% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 59.04g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 59g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pound cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.601g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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