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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +106.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +64.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1875.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +380.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +162.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +180.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +125% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +181.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
18.8 g
Carbs:
68.9 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +430.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.982 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -50.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +181.2% |
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Monounsaturated Fat
~5.522g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 371kcal | 467kcal |
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| Protein | 5.3g | 6.1g |
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| Fats | 15.1g | 18.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 51.8g | 68.1g |
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| Carbs | 53.4g | 68.9g |
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| Cholesterol | 58mg | 117mg |
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| Vitamin D | 16IU |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 60mg | 29mg |
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| Potassium | 140mg | 111mg |
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| Iron | 1.61mg | 2.22mg |
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| Sugar | 20.24g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.8g |
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| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.2mg |
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| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 106mg | 102mg |
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| Sodium | 315mg | 282mg |
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| Vitamin A | 140IU | 673IU |
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| Vitamin A | 165µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.58mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.17mg |
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| Selenium | 11.9µg | 8.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.335mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 3.19mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.488mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 76µg |
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| Choline | 128.4mg | 6.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.43g | 11.051g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.039g | 5.522g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 0.982g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.084mg |
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| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.215mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.277mg |
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| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.471mg |
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| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.308mg |
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| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.131mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.299mg |
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| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.315mg |
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| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.136mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.007g |
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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
19%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.621g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)