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

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Differences between Rye bread and Chocolate cake

  • Rye bread is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Chocolate cake is richer in Choline.
  • Rye bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 35% higher.
  • Rye bread has 4 times more Folate than Chocolate cake. While Rye bread has 110µg of Folate, Chocolate cake has only 27µg.
  • Rye bread has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, rye and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without 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.
Rye bread
Rye bread
8
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2
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake
Contains more Calcium +21.7%
Contains more Iron +75.8%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains more Zinc +65.2%
Contains more Manganese +194.3%
Contains more Selenium +159.7%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Copper +11.3%
Rye bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 107% 29% 54% 15% 79% 32% 62% 108% 169%
Chocolate cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +21.7%
Contains more Iron +75.8%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains more Zinc +65.2%
Contains more Manganese +194.3%
Contains more Selenium +159.7%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Copper +11.3%

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.
Rye bread
Rye bread
10
:
2
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +234.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.9%
Contains more Folate +307.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Rye bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 7% 0% 2% 109% 78% 72% 27% 18% 83% 0% 3%
Chocolate cake
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +234.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.9%
Contains more Folate +307.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye bread
Rye bread
3
:
2
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake
Contains more Protein +60.4%
Contains more Water +52.9%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Contains more Fats +357.6%
Contains more Carbs +10.6%
Rye bread
9% 3% 48% 37% 3%
Protein: 8.5 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 48.3 g
Water: 37.3 g
Other: 2.6 g
Chocolate cake
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
Contains more Protein +60.4%
Contains more Water +52.9%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Contains more Fats +357.6%
Contains more Carbs +10.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye bread
Rye bread
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2
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +360.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245.6%
Rye bread
23% 48% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.626 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.311 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.799 g
Chocolate cake
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +360.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rye bread Chocolate cake
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 Rye bread Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 42.5g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 8.5g 5.3g Rye bread
Fats 3.3g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 48.3g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 259kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 3.85g Chocolate cake
Fiber 5.8g 1.6g Rye bread
Calcium 73mg 60mg Rye bread
Iron 2.83mg 1.61mg Rye bread
Magnesium 40mg 32mg Rye bread
Phosphorus 125mg 106mg Rye bread
Potassium 166mg 140mg Rye bread
Sodium 603mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 1.14mg 0.69mg Rye bread
Copper 0.186mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.824mg 0.28mg Rye bread
Selenium 30.9µg 11.9µg Rye bread
Vitamin A 7IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.33mg Rye bread
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.2mg Rye bread
Vitamin B1 0.434mg 0.141mg Rye bread
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.213mg Rye bread
Vitamin B3 3.805mg 1.137mg Rye bread
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.304mg Rye bread
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.041mg Rye bread
Folate 110µg 27µg Rye bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 1.2µg Rye bread
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.068mg Rye bread
Threonine 0.255mg 0.202mg Rye bread
Isoleucine 0.319mg 0.24mg Rye bread
Leucine 0.579mg 0.407mg Rye bread
Lysine 0.233mg 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.139mg 0.116mg Rye bread
Phenylalanine 0.411mg 0.265mg Rye bread
Valine 0.379mg 0.283mg Rye bread
Histidine 0.182mg 0.12mg Rye bread
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Rye bread
Saturated Fat 0.626g 5.43g Rye bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.311g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.799g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Rye bread Chocolate cake
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
33%
Rye bread
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Rye bread
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.804g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye bread
Rye bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye bread
Rye bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Rye bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172684/nutrients
  2. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.