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Chocolate cake vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chocolate cake and Basil

  • Chocolate cake has more Choline, and Selenium, however, Basil is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin C, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Basil covers your daily Manganese needs 38% more than Chocolate cake.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Basil, fresh.

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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 Phosphorus +89.3%
Contains more Selenium +3866.7%
Contains more Calcium +195%
Contains more Iron +96.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +110.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +17.4%
Contains more Copper +86%
Contains more Manganese +310%
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 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.3%
Contains more Selenium +3866.7%
Contains more Calcium +195%
Contains more Iron +96.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +110.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +17.4%
Contains more Copper +86%
Contains more Manganese +310%

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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Basil
Contains more Vitamin B1 +314.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3667.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +278%
Contains more Folate +151.9%
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 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +314.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3667.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +278%
Contains more Folate +151.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.3%
Contains more Fats +2259.4%
Contains more Carbs +1915.1%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Water +277.3%
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% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +68.3%
Contains more Fats +2259.4%
Contains more Carbs +1915.1%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Water +277.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6762.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +609.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6762.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +609.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Basil Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 1.05g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 3.15g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 0.64g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 2.65g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 23kcal Chocolate cake
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 1.6g
Calcium 60mg 177mg Basil
Iron 1.61mg 3.17mg Basil
Magnesium 32mg 64mg Basil
Phosphorus 106mg 56mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 295mg Basil
Sodium 315mg 4mg Basil
Zinc 0.69mg 0.81mg Basil
Copper 0.207mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 0.28mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 11.9µg 0.3µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 0.2mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.034mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.076mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.902mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.209mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.155mg Basil
Folate 27µg 68µg Basil
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.039mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg 0.104mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.104mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.191mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg 0.11mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.036mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.13mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg 0.127mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg 0.051mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Basil
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.041g Basil
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.088g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.389g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Basil
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
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.389g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.