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Chocolate cake vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chocolate cake and Gingersnaps

  • Chocolate cake has more Choline, and Selenium, while Gingersnaps has more Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Gingersnaps covers your daily need of Iron 60% more than Chocolate cake.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Cookies, gingersnaps.

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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 Phosphorus +27.7%
Contains less Sodium -37.1%
Contains more Zinc +25.5%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +28.3%
Contains more Iron +297.5%
Contains more Magnesium +53.1%
Contains more Potassium +147.1%
Contains more Copper +47.3%
Contains more Manganese +455.4%
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 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.7%
Contains less Sodium -37.1%
Contains more Zinc +25.5%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +28.3%
Contains more Iron +297.5%
Contains more Magnesium +53.1%
Contains more Potassium +147.1%
Contains more Copper +47.3%
Contains more Manganese +455.4%

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 +6900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
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% 20% 0% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 66% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139%
Contains more Folate +222.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +54.1%
Contains more Water +360.4%
Contains more Carbs +44%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Protein - 5.6
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
6% 10% 77% 5% 2%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 76.9 g
Water: 5.3 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +54.1%
Contains more Water +360.4%
Contains more Carbs +44%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Protein - 5.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Gingersnaps Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Protein 5.3g 5.6g Gingersnaps
Fats 15.1g 9.8g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 371kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 2.2g Gingersnaps
Calcium 60mg 77mg Gingersnaps
Iron 1.61mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 32mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 106mg 83mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 315mg 501mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 0.55mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.28mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 11.9µg 5.1µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 2IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.2mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.293mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 3.235mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Folate 27µg 87µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.08mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.202mg 0.155mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.212mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.38mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg 0.195mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.094mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.263mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg 0.248mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg 0.114mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 5.43g 2.451g Gingersnaps
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 5.365g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 1.372g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Gingersnaps
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
26%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.979g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
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. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/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.