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White cake vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between White cake and Chocolate 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.
  • White cake contains 2 times more Calcium than Chocolate cake. While White cake contains 90mg of Calcium, Chocolate cake contains only 60mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in White cake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting 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.
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +38.8%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains more Potassium +41.4%
Contains more Zinc +109.1%
Contains more Copper +209%
Contains more Selenium +11.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.28
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 44% 9% 30% 9% 38% 10% 23% 37% 59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +38.8%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains more Potassium +41.4%
Contains more Zinc +109.1%
Contains more Copper +209%
Contains more Selenium +11.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.28

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 Folate +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.137
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 6% 1% 32% 44% 20% 11% 7% 24% 8% 11%
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 Folate +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.137

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +18.4%
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Fats +46.6%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Other +28.6%
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
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 Carbs +18.4%
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Fats +46.6%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Other +28.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.7%
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.162 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White cake Chocolate cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White cake Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 62.2g 51.8g White cake
Protein 4.4g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 10.3g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 63.2g 53.4g White cake
Calories 356kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 57.39g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 90mg 60mg White cake
Iron 1.16mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 12mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 70mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 99mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 284mg 315mg White cake
Zinc 0.33mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.067mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.277mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 10.7µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 42IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 12µg White cake
Vitamin E 0.12mg White cake
Vitamin D 8IU White cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg White cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.063mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Folate 31µg 27µg White cake
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 4.1µg White cake
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.157mg 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.199mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.338mg 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.204mg 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.107mg 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.228mg 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.229mg 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.099mg 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 1mg 58mg White cake
Saturated Fat 3.897g 5.43g White cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.692g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.162g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
14%
White cake
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
White cake
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White cake
White cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.533g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in vitamins
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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.