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Chocolate cake vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chocolate cake and Graham cracker

  • Chocolate cake has more Choline, and Selenium, however, Graham cracker has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Graham cracker is 32% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 less Sodium -31.4%
Contains more Copper +21.8%
Contains more Selenium +88.9%
Contains more Calcium +28.3%
Contains more Iron +134.8%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.5%
Contains more Potassium +21.4%
Contains more Zinc +39.1%
Contains more Manganese +263.9%
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% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains less Sodium -31.4%
Contains more Copper +21.8%
Contains more Selenium +88.9%
Contains more Calcium +28.3%
Contains more Iron +134.8%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.5%
Contains more Potassium +21.4%
Contains more Zinc +39.1%
Contains more Manganese +263.9%

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 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +290.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280.5%
Contains more Folate +237%
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% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +290.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280.5%
Contains more Folate +237%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +42.5%
Contains more Water +619.8%
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Carbs +45.4%
Equal in Other - 1.66
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% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Fats +42.5%
Contains more Water +619.8%
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Carbs +45.4%
Equal in Other - 1.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.1%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 5.3g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 15.1g 10.6g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 371kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 60mg 77mg Graham cracker
Iron 1.61mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 32mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 106mg 185mg Graham cracker
Potassium 140mg 170mg Graham cracker
Sodium 315mg 459mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.207mg 0.17mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 11.9µg 6.3µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 2IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Folate 27µg 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
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 Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 1.633g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 2.509g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate cake Graham 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
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.797g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.