Chocolate cake vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chocolate cake and chinese broccoli
- Chocolate cake has more selenium, choline, copper, and iron; however, chinese broccoli is richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate.
- Chinese broccoli covers your daily vitamin C needs 31% more than chocolate cake.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.
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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 | +77.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +187.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +239.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +158.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +815.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +48.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +160.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +407.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +14000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
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:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
3.81 g
Water:
93.54 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +364.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1997.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1301.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +127.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +283.4% |
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
0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.33 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11978% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +736.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 84.8µg | 71% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 28.2mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 0.11g | 24% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 0.72g | 22% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 1.3µg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 25.3mg | 19% |
| Folate | 27µg | 99µg | 18% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 22kcal | 17% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 3.81g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 0.33g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.061mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 0.05g | 15% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 7mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.56mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 41mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 82µg | 9% | |
| Protein | 5.3g | 1.14g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.146mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 0.437mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.095mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.5g | 4% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 261mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 100mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.159mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.39mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.48mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.264mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 1.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.84g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 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%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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.