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Chocolate cake vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chocolate cake and Wheat Bread?

  • Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, yet Wheat Bread is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Wheat Bread's daily need coverage for Manganese is 48% higher.

We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Bread, wheat, toasted types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +154%
Contains more Magnesium +84.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.4%
Contains more Potassium +59.3%
Contains more Zinc +113%
Contains more Manganese +391.8%
Contains more Selenium +180.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.198
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 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +154%
Contains more Magnesium +84.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.4%
Contains more Potassium +59.3%
Contains more Zinc +113%
Contains more Manganese +391.8%
Contains more Selenium +180.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.198

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +449.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.2%
Contains more Folate +218.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
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 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +449.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.2%
Contains more Folate +218.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +253.6%
Contains more Protein +144.5%
Contains more Other +53.9%
Equal in Carbs - 55.77
Equal in Water - 24.23
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
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more Fats +253.6%
Contains more Protein +144.5%
Contains more Other +53.9%
Equal in Carbs - 55.77
Equal in Water - 24.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +492.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +492.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%

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 Wheat Bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Wheat Bread Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 51.07g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 12.96g Wheat Bread
Fats 15.1g 4.27g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 55.77g Wheat Bread
Calories 371kcal 313kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 6.42g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 4.7g Wheat Bread
Calcium 60mg 165mg Wheat Bread
Iron 1.61mg 4.09mg Wheat Bread
Magnesium 32mg 59mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 106mg 188mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 140mg 223mg Wheat Bread
Sodium 315mg 601mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 1.47mg Wheat Bread
Copper 0.207mg 0.198mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 1.377mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 11.9µg 33.4µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.24mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.439mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.382mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 6.25mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.456mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.153mg Wheat Bread
Folate 27µg 86µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 5.7µg Wheat Bread
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.092mg Wheat Bread
Threonine 0.202mg 0.299mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.258mg Wheat Bread
Leucine 0.407mg 0.461mg Wheat Bread
Lysine 0.268mg 0.215mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.105mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.315mg Wheat Bread
Valine 0.283mg 0.31mg Wheat Bread
Histidine 0.12mg 0.15mg Wheat Bread
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.989g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 1.019g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 1.72g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Wheat Bread
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
38%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.441g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $0.3)

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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.