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Chocolate cake vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chocolate cake and American cheese

  • Chocolate cake has more Copper, and Choline, however, American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from American cheese is 99% higher.
  • American cheese has 5 times less Copper than Chocolate cake. Chocolate cake has 0.207mg of Copper, while American cheese has 0.046mg.
  • Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more IronIron +155.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +350%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +582.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1641.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +260.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +504.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.7%
~equal in Potassium ~132mg

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 0.67% 8.4% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
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% 57% 16% 18% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1396.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +237.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +254.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +575%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +837.5%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.234mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1343.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +242.1%
Contains more FatsFats +110.5%
Contains more WaterWater +62.3%
Contains more OtherOther +276.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +36.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake American cheese Opinion
Calories 371kcal 371kcal
Protein 5.3g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 15.1g 31.79g American cheese
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Net carbs 51.8g 3.7g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 3.7g Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 100mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin D 23IU American cheese
Magnesium 32mg 26mg Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 1045mg American cheese
Potassium 140mg 132mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 0.63mg Chocolate cake
Sugar 2.26g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 0g Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.046mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 2.49mg American cheese
Phosphorus 106mg 641mg American cheese
Sodium 315mg 1671mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg American cheese
Manganese 0.28mg 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.015mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.234mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.076mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.054mg American cheese
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg American cheese
Folate 27µg 8µg Chocolate cake
Trans Fat 1.144g Chocolate cake
Choline 128.4mg 36.2mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 18.057g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 1.286g Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.202mg 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 0.407mg 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 0.268mg 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.116mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 0.283mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.12mg 0.546mg American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake American cheese
Low Calories diet Equal
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%
Chocolate cake
31%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 1356mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.627g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.