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Chocolate cake vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate cake and Cheesecake different?

  • Chocolate cake is richer in Copper, Choline, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Vitamin B3, while Cheesecake is higher in Vitamin B5.
  • Cheesecake covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 22% more than Chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate cake contains 10 times more Copper than Cheesecake. Chocolate cake contains 0.207mg of Copper, while Cheesecake contains 0.02mg.
  • Chocolate cake is lower in Sodium.

Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Cheesecake commercially prepared types were used in this article.

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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 +17.6%
Contains more Iron +155.6%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains more Potassium +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -28.1%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Copper +935%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +128.8%
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 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Iron +155.6%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains more Potassium +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -28.1%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Copper +935%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +128.8%

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 B1 +403.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +483.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +290.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.193
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.17
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 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +403.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +483.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +290.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.193
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +109.4%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +49%
Contains more Water +86.9%
Equal in Protein - 5.5
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% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Carbs +109.4%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +49%
Contains more Water +86.9%
Equal in Protein - 5.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Cheesecake Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 25.1g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 5.5g Cheesecake
Fats 15.1g 22.5g Cheesecake
Carbs 53.4g 25.5g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 321kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 21.8g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 0.4g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 51mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 0.63mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 11mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 93mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 90mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 438mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 0.51mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.02mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.14mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 5.2µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 547IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.4mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.028mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.193mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.195mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.571mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.052mg Cheesecake
Folate 27µg 18µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.17µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.064mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg 0.222mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.281mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.464mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.268mg 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.136mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.258mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg 0.314mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.12mg 0.133mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 58mg 55mg Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 9.921g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.005g
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 8.634g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 1.602g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
17%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.491g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake 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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.