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Cheesecake vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cheesecake and nougat

  • Cheesecake has more vitamin A, vitamin B5, and choline; however, nougat is higher in vitamin E, copper, fiber, and manganese.
  • Cheesecake covers your daily need for saturated fat, 41% more than nougat.
  • The glycemic index of cheesecake is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheesecake commercially prepared and Candies, nougat, with almonds.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Nougat
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 9.6% 9.3% 22% 45% 11% 24% 4.3% 40% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +570%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +117.1%
~equal in Iron ~0.59mg

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Nougat
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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 1% 0% 55% 0% 3.3% 34% 9% 3.6% 4.6% 1.3% 0% 3.8% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +851.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
Contains more CholineCholine +800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +394.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Nougat
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3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1247.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2020.9%
Contains more OtherOther +95.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +262.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Nougat
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100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.667 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Nougat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 9.921g 1.667g 38%
Fats 22.5g 1.67g 32%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 0g 22%
Carbs 25.5g 92.39g 22%
Sodium 438mg 33mg 18%
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin A 159µg 0µg 18%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 2.77mg 15%
Copper 0.02mg 0.134mg 13%
Fiber 0.4g 3.3g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.06mg 10%
Choline 45.9mg 5.1mg 7%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.304mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.01µg 7%
Selenium 5.2µg 2.6µg 5%
Phosphorus 93mg 55mg 5%
Magnesium 11mg 32mg 5%
Protein 5.5g 3.33g 4%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 0µg 4%
Calories 321kcal 398kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.148mg 3%
Folate 18µg 5µg 3%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.478mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.02mg 2%
Calcium 51mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.013mg 1%
Iron 0.63mg 0.59mg 1%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.42mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 25.1g 89.09g N/A
Potassium 90mg 105mg 0%
Sugar 21.8g 44.97g N/A
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake Nougat
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
19%
Cheesecake
9%
Nougat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
20%
Nougat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.254g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients
  2. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.