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Chocolate cake vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chocolate cake and black gram

  • Chocolate cake contains less copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, manganese, folate, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc than black gram.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for black gram is 86% higher.
  • Black gram has 48 times less saturated fat than chocolate cake. Chocolate cake has 5.43g of saturated fat, while black gram has 0.114g.

Food types used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw.

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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 191% 41% 87% 284% 327% 91% 162% 5% 199% 45%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +734.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +130%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +602.1%
Contains more IronIron +370.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +373.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +385.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +257.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +445.4%

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% 0% 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% 0.33% 0% 0% 68% 59% 27% 54% 65% 0% 0% 162% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +198%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +585.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
25% 59% 11% 3%
Protein: 25.21 g
Fats: 1.64 g
Carbs: 58.99 g
Water: 10.8 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +820.7%
Contains more WaterWater +125.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +375.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.5%
Contains more OtherOther +86.7%

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
9% 7% 84%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.071 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7004.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +157.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%

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 Black gram
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Black gram DV% diff.
Copper 0.207mg 0.981mg 86%
Iron 1.61mg 7.57mg 75%
Fiber 1.6g 18.3g 67%
Magnesium 32mg 267mg 56%
Manganese 0.28mg 1.527mg 54%
Folate 27µg 216µg 47%
Protein 5.3g 25.21g 40%
Phosphorus 106mg 379mg 39%
Potassium 140mg 983mg 25%
Saturated fat 5.43g 0.114g 24%
Zinc 0.69mg 3.35mg 24%
Choline 128.4mg 23%
Fats 15.1g 1.64g 21%
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.281mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 0.085g 15%
Sodium 315mg 38mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.906mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.273mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 1.071g 11%
Calcium 60mg 138mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Selenium 11.9µg 8.2µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.254mg 3%
Calories 371kcal 341kcal 2%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 1.447mg 2%
Carbs 53.4g 58.99g 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 51.8g 40.69g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0.875mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 1.287mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 2.089mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 1.674mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0.367mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 1.473mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 1.416mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0.706mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Black gram
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
34%
Black gram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
143%
Black gram

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.316g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black gram
Black gram is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Black gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174259/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.