Biscuit vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between biscuits and chocolate cake?
- Biscuits are higher in vitamin B1, calcium, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, and phosphorus, yet chocolate cake is higher in copper.
- Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 18% more.
- Biscuits have 4 times more calcium than chocolate cake. While biscuits have 235mg of calcium, chocolate cake has only 60mg.
- The amount of sodium in chocolate cake is lower.
We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +291.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +152.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +152.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +159.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.7% |
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Fats
~15.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Choline | 128.4mg | 23% | |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 58mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.141mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 60mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 1.61mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 11.9µg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.207mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 315mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 1.137mg | 11% |
| Folate | 61µg | 27µg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 2.761g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 106mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.213mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 5.43g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.28mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.16µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 53.4g | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 5.3g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 6.039g | 2% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 15.1g | 2% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 371kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.69mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 140mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.304mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
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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
23%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.106g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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