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Cheesecake vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheesecake and Chocolate cake different?

  • Cheesecake is richer in Vitamin B5, while Chocolate cake is higher in Copper, Choline, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cheesecake covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 22% more than Chocolate cake.
  • Cheesecake contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Chocolate cake. Cheesecake contains 0.571mg of Vitamin B5, while Chocolate cake contains 0.304mg.
  • Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheesecake commercially prepared and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types were used 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 +17.6%
Contains more Iron +155.6%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains more Potassium +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -28.1%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Copper +935%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +128.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Iron +155.6%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains more Potassium +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -28.1%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Copper +935%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +128.8%

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 A +290.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +403.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +483.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
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 A +290.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +403.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +483.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +49%
Contains more Water +86.9%
Contains more Carbs +109.4%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Protein - 5.3
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 Fats +49%
Contains more Water +86.9%
Contains more Carbs +109.4%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Protein - 5.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.3%
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.5g 5.3g Cheesecake
Fats 22.5g 15.1g Cheesecake
Carbs 25.5g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 321kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 21.8g Chocolate cake
Fiber 0.4g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 51mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 0.63mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 11mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 93mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 90mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 438mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.51mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.02mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.14mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 5.2µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 547IU 140IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.2mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.304mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.041mg Cheesecake
Folate 18µg 27µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.16µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.222mg 0.202mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.24mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.464mg 0.407mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.372mg 0.268mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg 0.116mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.314mg 0.283mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.133mg 0.12mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 55mg 58mg Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 9.921g 5.43g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.005g
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 6.039g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake 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%
Cheesecake
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.491g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.