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Chocolate cake vs. Cherry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chocolate cake and Cherry pie

  • The amount of Copper, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Magnesium in Chocolate cake is higher than in Cherry pie.
  • Chocolate cake covers your daily Cholesterol needs 19% more than Cherry pie.
  • Cherry pie contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 3% 6.8% 69% 26% 5.5% 13% 25% 26% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +255.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +168.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +245%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +253.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.6%
Contains more IronIron +14.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 8.4% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 25% 0% 0% 37% 29% 24% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +192.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.148mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~27µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.3%
Contains more FatsFats +23.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.7%
Contains more OtherOther +157.1%
Contains more WaterWater +87.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.985 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.247 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Cherry pie Opinion
Calories 371kcal 270kcal Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 2.8g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 12.2g Chocolate cake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1mg Cherry pie
Net carbs 51.8g 38.5g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 38.5g Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Cherry pie
Magnesium 32mg 9mg Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 10mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 77mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 1.85mg Cherry pie
Fiber 1.6g Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.077mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 30mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 191mg Cherry pie
Vitamin A 140IU 409IU Cherry pie
Vitamin A 29µg Cherry pie
Manganese 0.28mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 7.8µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.148mg Cherry pie
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.125mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 1.276mg Cherry pie
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.123mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.034mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Folate 27µg 27µg
Choline 128.4mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 2.985g Cherry pie
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 5.314g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 3.247g Cherry pie
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.031mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg 0.072mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.088mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.17mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg 0.067mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.043mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.124mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg 0.104mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg 0.057mg Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Cherry pie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Chocolate cake
12%
Cherry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
22%
Cherry pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.445g)
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 ($)
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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.