Chocolate cake vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chocolate cake and chicken meat
- Chocolate cake has more copper, choline, and manganese; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B5, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Chicken meat covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 46% more than chocolate cake.
- Chicken meat has 14 times less manganese than chocolate cake. Chocolate cake has 0.28mg of manganese, while chicken meat has 0.02mg.
- Chicken meat contains less sodium.
- Chocolate cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41, while the glycemic index of chicken meat is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 | +39.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +213.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +181.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +123.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +440% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +94.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +646.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +238.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +875.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +87.5% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-614.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +415.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +143.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~13.6g
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.2% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~2.97g
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 8.487mg | 46% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 27.3g | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.4mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 23.9µg | 22% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 0g | 18% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.066mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 1.03mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.94mg | 11% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 65.9mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.02mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 182mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 88mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 82mg | 10% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 239kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.063mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 3.79g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.3µg | 6% |
| Folate | 27µg | 5µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 1.26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.168mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 140mg | 223mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Fats | 15.1g | 13.6g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 5.34g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 2.97g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | 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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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