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

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Significant differences between Cherry pie and Chocolate cake

  • The amount of Copper, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Magnesium in Chocolate cake is higher than in Cherry pie.
  • Chocolate cake covers your daily Cholesterol needs 19% more than Cherry pie.
  • Cherry pie contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe 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 Iron +14.9%
Contains less Sodium -39.4%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +253.3%
Contains more Potassium +81.8%
Contains more Zinc +245%
Contains more Copper +168.8%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Contains more Selenium +52.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 7% 13% 7% 25% 6% 26% 27% 43%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Iron +14.9%
Contains less Sodium -39.4%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +253.3%
Contains more Potassium +81.8%
Contains more Zinc +245%
Contains more Copper +168.8%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Contains more Selenium +52.6%

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 Vitamin A +192.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.141
Equal in Folate - 27
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 4% 37% 29% 24% 8% 8% 21% 0% 0%
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 A +192.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.141
Equal in Folate - 27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +87.7%
Contains more Protein +89.3%
Contains more Fats +23.8%
Contains more Carbs +38.7%
Contains more Other +157.1%
3% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 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 Water +87.7%
Contains more Protein +89.3%
Contains more Fats +23.8%
Contains more Carbs +38.7%
Contains more Other +157.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.6%
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 2.985 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.247 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cherry pie Chocolate cake
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Cherry pie Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 38.5g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 2.8g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 12.2g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 38.5g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 270kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 10mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.85mg 1.61mg Cherry pie
Magnesium 9mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 30mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 77mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 191mg 315mg Cherry pie
Zinc 0.2mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.077mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.2mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 7.8µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 409IU 140IU Cherry pie
Vitamin A RAE 29µg Cherry pie
Vitamin C 1mg 0.2mg Cherry pie
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.141mg Cherry pie
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.276mg 1.137mg Cherry pie
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Folate 27µg 27µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.072mg 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.17mg 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.067mg 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.043mg 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.124mg 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.104mg 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.057mg 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Cherry pie
Saturated Fat 2.985g 5.43g Cherry pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.314g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.247g 2.761g Cherry pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cherry pie 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
13%
Cherry pie
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cherry 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 contains less Sodium?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.445g)
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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.