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Chocolate cake vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chocolate cake and Potato bread

  • Chocolate cake has more Choline, and Copper, however, Potato bread is richer in Phosphorus, Folate, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
  • Potato bread's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 38% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Bread, potato.

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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 +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -16%
Contains more Copper +120.2%
Contains more Manganese +10.7%
Contains more Selenium +25.3%
Contains more Calcium +213.3%
Contains more Iron +39.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.1%
Contains more Potassium +412.9%
Contains more Zinc +108.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.253
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 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -16%
Contains more Copper +120.2%
Contains more Manganese +10.7%
Contains more Selenium +25.3%
Contains more Calcium +213.3%
Contains more Iron +39.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.1%
Contains more Potassium +412.9%
Contains more Zinc +108.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.253

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 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +465.9%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.25
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.15
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 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +465.9%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.25
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +382.4%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Contains more Protein +135.8%
Contains more Water +37.5%
Contains more Other +108.3%
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
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more Fats +382.4%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Contains more Protein +135.8%
Contains more Water +37.5%
Contains more Other +108.3%

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 Potato bread
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 Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 40.77g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 15.1g 3.13g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 47.07g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 266kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 9.38g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 6.3g Potato bread
Calcium 60mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 1.61mg 2.25mg Potato bread
Magnesium 32mg 28mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 140mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 315mg 375mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Copper 0.207mg 0.094mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.253mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 9.5µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 89IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.188mg Potato bread
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.106mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 1.25mg Potato bread
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Folate 27µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.15µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.202mg 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.407mg 0.44mg Potato bread
Lysine 0.268mg 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.116mg 0.112mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.285mg Potato bread
Valine 0.283mg 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.12mg 0.143mg Potato bread
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0g Potato bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate cake Potato bread
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
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.43g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.