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Chocolate cake vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chocolate cake and Focaccia

  • Chocolate cake has more Choline, and Copper, however, Focaccia has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Focaccia is 28% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.

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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 +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +22.8%
Contains less Sodium -43.9%
Contains more Copper +127.5%
Contains more Iron +96.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.8%
Contains more Zinc +92.8%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Contains more Selenium +33.6%
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 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +22.8%
Contains less Sodium -43.9%
Contains more Copper +127.5%
Contains more Iron +96.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.8%
Contains more Zinc +92.8%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Contains more Selenium +33.6%

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 +6900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.6%
Contains more Folate +411.1%
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% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.6%
Contains more Folate +411.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +91.4%
Contains more Carbs +49.1%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Contains more Water +88.2%
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
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Fats +91.4%
Contains more Carbs +49.1%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Contains more Water +88.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.67
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.67

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 Focaccia
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 Focaccia Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 34.02g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 8.77g Focaccia
Fats 15.1g 7.89g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 35.82g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 249kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 1.75g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 1.8g Focaccia
Calcium 60mg 35mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 3.16mg Focaccia
Magnesium 32mg 20mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 128mg Focaccia
Potassium 140mg 114mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 561mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 1.33mg Focaccia
Copper 0.207mg 0.091mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.364mg Focaccia
Selenium 11.9µg 15.9µg Focaccia
Vitamin A 140IU 2IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.47mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.301mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 3.67mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.645mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.113mg Focaccia
Folate 27µg 138µg Focaccia
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 5.7µg Focaccia
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 Focaccia
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.877g Focaccia
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 5.67g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.994g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Focaccia
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
39%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.553g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.