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Chocolate cake vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chocolate cake and Apple

  • Apple contains less Choline, Selenium, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Manganese than Chocolate cake.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate cake is 27% higher.
  • Apple is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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 Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +1241.7%
Contains more Magnesium +540%
Contains more Phosphorus +863.6%
Contains more Potassium +30.8%
Contains more Zinc +1625%
Contains more Copper +666.7%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +1241.7%
Contains more Magnesium +540%
Contains more Phosphorus +863.6%
Contains more Potassium +30.8%
Contains more Zinc +1625%
Contains more Copper +666.7%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%

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.
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Apple
Contains more Vitamin A +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +729.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +719.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +398.4%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2200%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +729.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +719.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +398.4%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2200%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1938.5%
Contains more Fats +8782.4%
Contains more Carbs +286.7%
Contains more Other +800%
Contains more Water +250.7%
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
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +1938.5%
Contains more Fats +8782.4%
Contains more Carbs +286.7%
Contains more Other +800%
Contains more Water +250.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86171.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5313.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86171.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5313.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

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 Apple
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Apple Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 11.41g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 0.26g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 0.17g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 13.81g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 52kcal Chocolate cake
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 10.39g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 2.4g Apple
Calcium 60mg 6mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 5mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 11mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 107mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 1mg Apple
Zinc 0.69mg 0.04mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.027mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.035mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 54IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg Apple
Vitamin C 0.2mg 4.6mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.017mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.026mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.091mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.061mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.041mg
Folate 27µg 3µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 2.2µg Apple
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.001mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg 0.006mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.006mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.013mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg 0.012mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.001mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.006mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg 0.012mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg 0.005mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Apple
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.028g Apple
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.007g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.051g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Apple
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
15%
Chocolate cake
5%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.402g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/nutrients
  2. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.