Chocolate cake vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Chocolate cake and White cake
- The amount of Choline, Copper, Iron, and Phosphorus in Chocolate cake is higher than in White cake.
- Chocolate cake covers your daily need of Choline 22% more than White cake.
- Chocolate cake contains 58 times more Cholesterol than White cake. While Chocolate cake contains 58mg of Cholesterol, White cake contains only 1mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting.
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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.
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Iron
+38.8%
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Magnesium
+166.7%
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Phosphorus
+51.4%
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Potassium
+41.4%
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Zinc
+109.1%
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Copper
+209%
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Selenium
+11.2%
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Calcium
+50%
Equal in Sodium - 284
Equal in Manganese - 0.277
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Iron
+38.8%
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Magnesium
+166.7%
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Phosphorus
+51.4%
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Potassium
+41.4%
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Zinc
+109.1%
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Copper
+209%
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Selenium
+11.2%
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Calcium
+50%
Equal in Sodium - 284
Equal in Manganese - 0.277
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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Vitamin A
+233.3%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+10.2%
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Vitamin B2
+12.7%
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Vitamin B5
+82%
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Vitamin B6
+41.4%
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Vitamin B12
+166.7%
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Folate
+14.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.128
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.063
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Vitamin A
+233.3%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+10.2%
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Vitamin B2
+12.7%
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Vitamin B5
+82%
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Vitamin B6
+41.4%
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Vitamin B12
+166.7%
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Folate
+14.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.128
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.063
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+20.5%
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Fats
+46.6%
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Water
+17.9%
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Other
+28.6%
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Carbs
+18.4%
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
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1.8 g
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4.4 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
63.2 g
Water:
20.7 g
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1.4 g
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Protein
+20.5%
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Fats
+46.6%
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Water
+17.9%
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+28.6%
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Carbs
+18.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+63.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+27.7%
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Saturated Fat
-28.2%
Saturated Fat:
5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.761 g
Saturated Fat:
3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.162 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+63.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+27.7%
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Saturated Fat
-28.2%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 51.8g | 62.2g |
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| Protein | 5.3g | 4.4g |
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| Fats | 15.1g | 10.3g |
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| Carbs | 53.4g | 63.2g |
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| Calories | 371kcal | 356kcal |
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| Sugar | 57.39g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1g |
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| Calcium | 60mg | 90mg |
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| Iron | 1.61mg | 1.16mg |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 106mg | 70mg |
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| Potassium | 140mg | 99mg |
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| Sodium | 315mg | 284mg |
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| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.33mg |
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| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.067mg |
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| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.277mg |
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| Selenium | 11.9µg | 10.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 140IU | 42IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.128mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 1.063mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.029mg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 31µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.054mg |
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| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.157mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.199mg |
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| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.338mg |
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| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.204mg |
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| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.107mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.228mg |
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| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.229mg |
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| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.099mg |
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| Cholesterol | 58mg | 1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.43g | 3.897g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.039g | 3.692g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 2.162g |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.533g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)