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Chocolate cake vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chocolate cake and Dough

  • Chocolate cake has more Choline, however, Dough is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Dough covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 47% more than Chocolate cake.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough).

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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 +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -47.7%
Contains more Copper +36.2%
Contains more Iron +142.9%
Contains more Zinc +50.7%
Contains more Manganese +106.1%
Contains more Selenium +140.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
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 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -47.7%
Contains more Copper +36.2%
Contains more Iron +142.9%
Contains more Zinc +50.7%
Contains more Manganese +106.1%
Contains more Selenium +140.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Phosphorus - 105

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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Dough
Contains more Vitamin A +13900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +403.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +323.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161%
Contains more Folate +355.6%
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 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +13900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +403.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +323.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161%
Contains more Folate +355.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +524%
Contains more Protein +102.8%
Contains more Water +35.2%
Equal in Carbs - 51.88
Equal in Other - 1.95
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
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Fats +524%
Contains more Protein +102.8%
Contains more Water +35.2%
Equal in Carbs - 51.88
Equal in Other - 1.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1568.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1568.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Dough Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 49.68g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 10.75g Dough
Fats 15.1g 2.42g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 51.88g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 272kcal Chocolate cake
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 4.62g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 2.2g Dough
Calcium 60mg 52mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 3.91mg Dough
Magnesium 32mg 32mg
Phosphorus 106mg 105mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 117mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 602mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 1.04mg Dough
Copper 0.207mg 0.152mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 11.9µg 28.6µg Dough
Vitamin A 140IU 1IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.21mg Dough
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.71mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.427mg Dough
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 4.817mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.455mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.107mg Dough
Folate 27µg 123µg Dough
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 0.7µg Dough
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 0mg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.529g Dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.362g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.855g Chocolate cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Dough
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
43%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.901g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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.

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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.