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Angel food cake vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Angel food cake and Chocolate cake?

  • Angel food cake is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, yet Chocolate cake is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Selenium.
  • Angel food cake's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 31% more.
  • Angel food cake has 2 times more Sodium than Chocolate cake. While Angel food cake has 749mg of Sodium, Chocolate cake has only 315mg.

We used Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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 Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.7%
Contains more Iron +209.6%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +50.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.9%
Contains more Zinc +885.7%
Contains more Copper +165.4%
Contains more Manganese +229.4%
Contains more Selenium +63%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 20% 9% 139% 9% 98% 2% 27% 12% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.7%
Contains more Iron +209.6%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +50.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.9%
Contains more Zinc +885.7%
Contains more Copper +165.4%
Contains more Manganese +229.4%
Contains more Selenium +63%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.5%
Contains more Folate +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 114% 17% 12% 8% 27% 8% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.5%
Contains more Folate +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.3%
Contains more Water +36.1%
Contains more Other +27.8%
Contains more Fats +1787.5%
Equal in Carbs - 53.4
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +11.3%
Contains more Water +36.1%
Contains more Other +27.8%
Contains more Fats +1787.5%
Equal in Carbs - 53.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8405.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +652.3%
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.367 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8405.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +652.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Angel food cake Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 56.3g 51.8g Angel food cake
Protein 5.9g 5.3g Angel food cake
Fats 0.8g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 57.8g 53.4g Angel food cake
Calories 258kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.5g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 140mg 60mg Angel food cake
Iron 0.52mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 12mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 324mg 106mg Angel food cake
Potassium 93mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 749mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.07mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.078mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.085mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 7.3µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.102mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.491mg 0.213mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 0.883mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.198mg 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Folate 35µg 27µg Angel food cake
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.068mg Angel food cake
Threonine 0.248mg 0.202mg Angel food cake
Isoleucine 0.312mg 0.24mg Angel food cake
Leucine 0.481mg 0.407mg Angel food cake
Lysine 0.364mg 0.268mg Angel food cake
Methionine 0.183mg 0.116mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.334mg 0.265mg Angel food cake
Valine 0.354mg 0.283mg Angel food cake
Histidine 0.131mg 0.12mg Angel food cake
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Angel food cake
Saturated Fat 0.121g 5.43g Angel food cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.071g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.367g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Angel food cake Chocolate 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
17%
Angel food cake
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Angel food cake
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 434mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.309g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/nutrients
  2. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.