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Biscuit vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Biscuit and Chocolate cake?

  • Biscuit is higher in Vitamin B1, Calcium, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Phosphorus, yet Chocolate cake is higher in Copper.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 18% more.
  • Biscuit has 4 times more Calcium than Chocolate cake. While Biscuit has 235mg of Calcium, Chocolate cake has only 60mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chocolate cake is lower.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 +291.7%
Contains more Iron +80.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.7%
Contains more Manganese +35%
Contains more Selenium +63.9%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +15.7%
Contains less Sodium -45.7%
Contains more Zinc +27.8%
Contains more Copper +152.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Iron +80.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.7%
Contains more Manganese +35%
Contains more Selenium +63.9%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +15.7%
Contains less Sodium -45.7%
Contains more Zinc +27.8%
Contains more Copper +152.4%

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 B1 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.4%
Contains more Folate +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 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 B1 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.4%
Contains more Folate +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Contains more Carbs +19.7%
Equal in Fats - 15.1
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 +32.1%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Contains more Carbs +19.7%
Equal in Fats - 15.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.8%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 7g 5.3g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 15.1g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 353kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 2.18g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.5g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 235mg 60mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 1.61mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 164mg 106mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 580mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.54mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.082mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.378mg 0.28mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 11.9µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.141mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.213mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 1.137mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Folate 61µg 27µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.068mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.202mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.24mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.407mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.132mg 0.116mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.265mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg 0.283mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.12mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 58mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.324g 5.43g Biscuit
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 6.039g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 2.761g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
25%
Biscuit
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.106g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.