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Chocolate cake vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chocolate cake and Butter cookie?

  • Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, and Selenium, yet Butter cookie is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Iron.
  • Butter cookie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 28% higher.
  • Chocolate cake has 20 times more Choline than Butter cookie. Chocolate cake has 128.4mg of Choline, while Butter cookie has 6.5mg.
  • Chocolate cake contains less Cholesterol.

We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched 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 more Calcium +106.9%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +26.1%
Contains more Zinc +81.6%
Contains more Manganese +64.7%
Contains more Selenium +41.7%
Contains more Iron +37.9%
Contains less Sodium -10.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 102
Equal in Copper - 0.2
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 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Contains more Calcium +106.9%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +26.1%
Contains more Zinc +81.6%
Contains more Manganese +64.7%
Contains more Selenium +41.7%
Contains more Iron +37.9%
Contains less Sodium -10.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 102
Equal in Copper - 0.2

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +380.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.5%
Contains more Folate +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
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 41% 12% 12% 0% 93% 78% 60% 30% 9% 57% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +380.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.5%
Contains more Folate +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +430.4%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Protein +15.1%
Contains more Fats +24.5%
Contains more Carbs +29%
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
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Water +430.4%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Protein +15.1%
Contains more Fats +24.5%
Contains more Carbs +29%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.522
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.522

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Butter cookie Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 68.1g Butter cookie
Protein 5.3g 6.1g Butter cookie
Fats 15.1g 18.8g Butter cookie
Carbs 53.4g 68.9g Butter cookie
Calories 371kcal 467kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 0.8g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 29mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 2.22mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 32mg 12mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 102mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 111mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 282mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.69mg 0.38mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.17mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 8.4µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 673IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 165µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.37mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.335mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 3.19mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.488mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.036mg Chocolate cake
Folate 27µg 76µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.36µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.084mg Butter cookie
Threonine 0.202mg 0.215mg Butter cookie
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.277mg Butter cookie
Leucine 0.407mg 0.471mg Butter cookie
Lysine 0.268mg 0.308mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.116mg 0.131mg Butter cookie
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.299mg Butter cookie
Valine 0.283mg 0.315mg Butter cookie
Histidine 0.12mg 0.136mg Butter cookie
Cholesterol 58mg 117mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 11.051g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.007g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 5.522g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.982g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Butter cookie
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
36%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.621g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.