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

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A recap on differences between Chocolate cake and Pumpernickel bread

  • Chocolate cake has more Choline, however, Pumpernickel bread is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pumpernickel bread covers your daily Manganese needs 45% more than Chocolate cake.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Bread, pumpernickel.

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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 -47.1%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.9%
Contains more Potassium +48.6%
Contains more Zinc +114.5%
Contains more Copper +38.6%
Contains more Manganese +366.1%
Contains more Selenium +105.9%
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 21% 108% 39% 77% 19% 78% 41% 96% 171% 134%
Contains less Sodium -47.1%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.9%
Contains more Potassium +48.6%
Contains more Zinc +114.5%
Contains more Copper +38.6%
Contains more Manganese +366.1%
Contains more Selenium +105.9%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.3%
Contains more Folate +244.4%
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 0% 9% 0% 0% 82% 71% 58% 25% 30% 70% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.3%
Contains more Folate +244.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +387.1%
Contains more Carbs +12.4%
Contains more Protein +64.2%
Contains more Water +55.3%
Contains more Other +55.6%
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
9% 3% 48% 38% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 47.5 g
Water: 37.9 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Fats +387.1%
Contains more Carbs +12.4%
Contains more Protein +64.2%
Contains more Water +55.3%
Contains more Other +55.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +548%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
17% 36% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.237 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +548%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%

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 Pumpernickel bread
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 Pumpernickel bread Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 41g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 8.7g Pumpernickel bread
Fats 15.1g 3.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 47.5g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 250kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 0.53g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 6.5g Pumpernickel bread
Calcium 60mg 68mg Pumpernickel bread
Iron 1.61mg 2.87mg Pumpernickel bread
Magnesium 32mg 54mg Pumpernickel bread
Phosphorus 106mg 178mg Pumpernickel bread
Potassium 140mg 208mg Pumpernickel bread
Sodium 315mg 596mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 1.48mg Pumpernickel bread
Copper 0.207mg 0.287mg Pumpernickel bread
Manganese 0.28mg 1.305mg Pumpernickel bread
Selenium 11.9µg 24.5µg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.42mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.327mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.305mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 3.091mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.404mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.126mg Pumpernickel bread
Folate 27µg 93µg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 0.8µg Pumpernickel bread
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.097mg Pumpernickel bread
Threonine 0.202mg 0.267mg Pumpernickel bread
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.334mg Pumpernickel bread
Leucine 0.407mg 0.602mg Pumpernickel bread
Lysine 0.268mg 0.248mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.155mg Pumpernickel bread
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.422mg Pumpernickel bread
Valine 0.283mg 0.396mg Pumpernickel bread
Histidine 0.12mg 0.196mg Pumpernickel bread
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Pumpernickel bread
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.437g Pumpernickel bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.932g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 1.237g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate cake Pumpernickel 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%
Pumpernickel bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
78%
Pumpernickel bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.993g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. Pumpernickel bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174918/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.