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Chocolate cake vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chocolate cake and Cheese sandwich

  • Chocolate cake contains less Phosphorus, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B3 than Cheese sandwich.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Cheese sandwich is 39% higher.
  • Cheese sandwich has 8 times less Cholesterol than Chocolate cake. Chocolate cake has 58mg of Cholesterol, while Cheese sandwich has 7mg.

Food types used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 -62.5%
Contains more Copper +29.4%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Iron +62.7%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +260.4%
Contains more Potassium +118.6%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%
Contains more Manganese +286.8%
Contains more Selenium +104.2%
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 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Copper +29.4%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Iron +62.7%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +260.4%
Contains more Potassium +118.6%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%
Contains more Manganese +286.8%
Contains more Selenium +104.2%

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 A +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +536.6%
Contains more Folate +137%
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 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +536.6%
Contains more Folate +137%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +662.5%
Contains more Protein +84.9%
Contains more Fats +65.6%
Contains more Other +111.1%
Equal in Carbs - 58.2
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
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Water +662.5%
Contains more Protein +84.9%
Contains more Fats +65.6%
Contains more Other +111.1%
Equal in Carbs - 58.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Protein 5.3g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 15.1g 25g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 53.4g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Calories 371kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Fiber 1.6g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 60mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 1.61mg 2.62mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 32mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 106mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 140mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 315mg 839mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 0.87mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.207mg 0.16mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 11.9µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 140IU 71IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 3.185mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 27µg 64µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.12µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.202mg 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.407mg 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.268mg 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.116mg 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.283mg 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.12mg 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 58mg 7mg Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 5.43g 4.129g Cheese sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 9.166g Cheese sandwich

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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
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 524mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.301g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.