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Chocolate cake vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chocolate cake and Cracker

  • Chocolate cake has more Choline, and Copper, however, Cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Cracker covers your daily Iron needs 30% more than Chocolate cake.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -56.6%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Copper +99%
Contains more Selenium +77.6%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +150.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +134%
Contains more Manganese +75.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -56.6%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Copper +99%
Contains more Selenium +77.6%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +150.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +134%
Contains more Manganese +75.4%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Folate +240.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Folate +240.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +677.1%
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +14.8%
Contains more Other +38.3%
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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Water +677.1%
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +14.8%
Contains more Other +38.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +375.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.562
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.553
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +375.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.562
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.553

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 59g Cracker
Protein 5.3g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 15.1g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 53.4g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 371kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 60mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 1.61mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 32mg 18mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 140mg 118mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 726mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 0.49mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.104mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 11.9µg 6.7µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.063mg Cracker
Folate 27µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.202mg 0.193mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.407mg 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.268mg 0.103mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.112mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.283mg 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.12mg 0.145mg Cracker
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 5.562g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Cracker
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
15%
Chocolate cake
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.132g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/nutrients
  2. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.