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Chocolate cake vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate cake and Artichoke different?

  • Chocolate cake is richer in Selenium, Choline, and Vitamin B2, while Artichoke is higher in Fiber, Vitamin C, Folate, and Potassium.
  • Chocolate cake covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 27% more than Artichoke.

Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Artichokes, (globe or french), raw types were used 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.
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +25.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.8%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Selenium +5850%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +164.3%
Contains less Sodium -70.2%
Contains more Copper +11.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.256
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 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +25.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.8%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Selenium +5850%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +164.3%
Contains less Sodium -70.2%
Contains more Copper +11.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.256

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 +976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +5750%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.9%
Contains more Folate +151.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.046
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 1% 4% 0% 39% 18% 16% 20% 21% 27% 51% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin A +976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +5750%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.9%
Contains more Folate +151.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.046

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +62.1%
Contains more Fats +9966.7%
Contains more Carbs +408.1%
Contains more Other +59.3%
Contains more Water +248.1%
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
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +62.1%
Contains more Fats +9966.7%
Contains more Carbs +408.1%
Contains more Other +59.3%
Contains more Water +248.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120680%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4214.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120680%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4214.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

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 Artichoke
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 Artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 5.11g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 3.27g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 0.15g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 10.51g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 47kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 0.99g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 5.4g Artichoke
Calcium 60mg 44mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 1.28mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 60mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 106mg 90mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 370mg Artichoke
Sodium 315mg 94mg Artichoke
Zinc 0.69mg 0.49mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.231mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.28mg 0.256mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 0.2µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 13IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Artichoke
Vitamin E 0.19mg Artichoke
Vitamin C 0.2mg 11.7mg Artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.072mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.066mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 1.046mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.338mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.116mg Artichoke
Folate 27µg 68µg Artichoke
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 14.8µg Artichoke
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Artichoke
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.036g Artichoke
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.064g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Artichoke
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
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.394g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.