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Blueberry pie vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between blueberry pie and chocolate cake?

  • Blueberry pie is higher in vitamin B1, yet chocolate cake is higher in copper, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
  • Blueberry pie's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 12738% more.
  • The amount of sodium in blueberry pie is lower.
  • The glycemic index of chocolate cake is lower.

We used Pie, blueberry, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 2.1% 4.4% 46% 22% 5.5% 13% 24% 39% 40%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +757.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180%
Contains more IronIron +30.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +209%
Contains more ZincZinc +245%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +253.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60.8%
~equal in Manganese ~0.28mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0.67% 0% 0% 38250% 30% 22% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108410.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.137mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 34% 51%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 11.9 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 51.2 g
Other: 0.7 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 WaterWater +109.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.3%
Contains more FatsFats +26.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.4%
Contains more OtherOther +157.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.911 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.121 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.08 g
38% 42% 19%
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 -46.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blueberry pie Chocolate cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.141mg 12738%
Choline 128.4mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg 19%
Copper 0.067mg 0.207mg 16%
Saturated fat 2.911g 5.43g 11%
Phosphorus 30mg 106mg 11%
Selenium 7.4µg 11.9µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Carbs 33.5g 53.4g 7%
Calories 245kcal 371kcal 6%
Sodium 185mg 315mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.132mg 0.213mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Magnesium 8mg 32mg 6%
Iron 1.23mg 1.61mg 5%
Calcium 7mg 60mg 5%
Protein 2.7g 5.3g 5%
Fats 11.9g 15.1g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.124mg 0.304mg 4%
Zinc 0.2mg 0.69mg 4%
Potassium 50mg 140mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.08g 2.761g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 5.121g 6.039g 2%
Folate 23µg 27µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.041mg 1%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.28mg 1%
Net carbs 33.5g 51.8g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.194mg 1.137mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0.179mg 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.046mg 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.127mg 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.108mg 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blueberry pie Chocolate cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2949%
Blueberry pie
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Blueberry pie
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.519g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Blueberry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172779/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.