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Chocolate cake vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chocolate cake and Biscuit?

  • Chocolate cake is higher in Copper, yet Biscuit is higher in Vitamin B1, Calcium, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 18% more.
  • Chocolate cake has 3 times more Copper than Biscuit. While Chocolate cake has 0.207mg of Copper, Biscuit has only 0.082mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Biscuit is lower.

We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types 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 Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +15.7%
Contains less Sodium -45.7%
Contains more Zinc +27.8%
Contains more Copper +152.4%
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Iron +80.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.7%
Contains more Manganese +35%
Contains more Selenium +63.9%
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 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +15.7%
Contains less Sodium -45.7%
Contains more Zinc +27.8%
Contains more Copper +152.4%
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Iron +80.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.7%
Contains more Manganese +35%
Contains more Selenium +63.9%

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 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.4%
Contains more Folate +125.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.285
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 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.4%
Contains more Folate +125.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.285

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +19.7%
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Equal in Fats - 16.3
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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Carbs +19.7%
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Equal in Fats - 16.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.8%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 43.1g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 7g Biscuit
Fats 15.1g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 53.4g 44.6g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 353kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 2.18g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 1.5g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 1.61mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 32mg 18mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 140mg 121mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 580mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 0.54mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.082mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 11.9µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 140IU 82IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.285mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.035mg Chocolate cake
Folate 27µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.08µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.202mg 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.407mg 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.268mg 0.226mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.283mg 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.12mg 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 58mg 3mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 5.43g 4.324g Biscuit
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Biscuit
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
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.106g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.