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Chocolate cake vs. Cream pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate cake and Cream pie

  • Chocolate cake is higher than Cream pie in Choline, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Cream pie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 35% higher.
  • Chocolate cake has 7 times more Choline than Cream pie. While Chocolate cake has 128.4mg of Choline, Cream pie has only 17.9mg.
  • Cream pie has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared.

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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 +68.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.2%
Contains more Zinc +56.8%
Contains more Copper +75.4%
Contains more Manganese +73.9%
Contains more Selenium +98.3%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Equal in Calcium - 66
Equal in Iron - 1.49
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 20% 56% 14% 34% 15% 35% 12% 40% 22% 33%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.2%
Contains more Zinc +56.8%
Contains more Copper +75.4%
Contains more Manganese +73.9%
Contains more Selenium +98.3%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Equal in Calcium - 66
Equal in Iron - 1.49

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105%
Contains more Folate +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.6%
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 10% 22% 3% 0% 22% 33% 12% 14% 5% 15% 15% 24%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105%
Contains more Folate +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.7%
Contains more Carbs +38.9%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Fats +48.4%
Contains more Water +39%
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
4% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +27.7%
Contains more Carbs +38.9%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Fats +48.4%
Contains more Water +39%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.5%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
59% 35% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.149 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.5%

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 Cream pie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Cream pie Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 37.64g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 4.15g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 22.41g Cream pie
Carbs 53.4g 38.44g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 353kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 27.39g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 0.8g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 66mg Cream pie
Iron 1.61mg 1.49mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 19mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 79mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 161mg Cream pie
Sodium 315mg 266mg Cream pie
Zinc 0.69mg 0.44mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.118mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.161mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 6µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 166IU Cream pie
Vitamin A RAE 46µg Cream pie
Vitamin E 1.09mg Cream pie
Vitamin D 3IU Cream pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cream pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.087mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.14mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.605mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.232mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.02mg Chocolate cake
Folate 27µg 19µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.12µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 9.5µg Cream pie
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 12mg Cream pie
Trans Fat 2.49g Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 12.449g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cream pie
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 7.336g Cream pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 1.149g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate cake Cream pie
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
14%
Cream pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
28%
Cream pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream pie
Cream pie contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.019g)
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 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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/nutrients
  2. Cream pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/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.