Chocolate cake vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chocolate cake and cottage cheese
- Chocolate cake has more choline, copper, iron, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, while cottage cheese has more vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
- Chocolate cake covers your daily need for choline, 20% more than cottage cheese.
- Chocolate cake contains 140 times more manganese than cottage cheese. While chocolate cake contains 0.28mg of manganese, cottage cheese contains only 0.002mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in cottage cheese is lower.
- Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10, while the glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd.
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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 | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +613.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +422.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1048.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +597.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +83.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +168.8% |
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:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +251.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1479.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +227% |
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
1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +676.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2144.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.029mg | 20% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 18.4mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.07mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 0.123g | 18% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 4.3g | 17% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 3.38g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 1.718g | 17% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 98kcal | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 17mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 0.778g | 13% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 11.12g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.002mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.43µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.027mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 159mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 0.099mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.557mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.163mg | 4% |
| Folate | 27µg | 12µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 9.7µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 364mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 83mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 140mg | 104mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 2.67g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.748mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.712g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
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.