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Chocolate cake vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chocolate cake and Cauliflower?

  • Chocolate cake is richer in Selenium, Copper, Choline, Iron, and Vitamin B2, yet Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cauliflower's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 53% higher.

We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Cauliflower, raw 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 +172.7%
Contains more Iron +283.3%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.9%
Contains more Zinc +155.6%
Contains more Copper +430.8%
Contains more Manganese +80.6%
Contains more Selenium +1883.3%
Contains more Potassium +113.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
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 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Iron +283.3%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.9%
Contains more Zinc +155.6%
Contains more Copper +430.8%
Contains more Manganese +80.6%
Contains more Selenium +1883.3%
Contains more Potassium +113.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +24000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.8%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
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% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +24000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.8%
Contains more Folate +111.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +176%
Contains more Fats +5292.9%
Contains more Carbs +974.4%
Contains more Other +136.8%
Contains more Water +277.3%
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
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +176%
Contains more Fats +5292.9%
Contains more Carbs +974.4%
Contains more Other +136.8%
Contains more Water +277.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17661.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8806.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17661.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8806.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 2.97g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 1.92g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 0.28g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 4.97g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 25kcal Chocolate cake
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 60mg 22mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 0.42mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 15mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 44mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 315mg 30mg Cauliflower
Zinc 0.69mg 0.27mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.039mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.155mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 0.6µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 0.2mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.05mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.06mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.507mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 27µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.02mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg 0.076mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.071mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.106mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg 0.217mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.02mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.065mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg 0.125mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg 0.056mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.13g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.034g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.031g Chocolate cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.3g)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.