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Chocolate cake vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chocolate cake and Chocolate milk

  • Chocolate cake has more Choline, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, while Chocolate milk has more Vitamin B12.
  • Chocolate cake covers your daily need of Choline 20% more than Chocolate milk.
  • Chocolate cake contains 7 times more Iron than Chocolate milk. While Chocolate cake contains 1.61mg of Iron, Chocolate milk contains only 0.24mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chocolate milk is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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 Iron +570.8%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Zinc +68.3%
Contains more Copper +218.5%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +526.3%
Contains more Calcium +86.7%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101
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 34% 9% 10% 44% 15% 8% 12% 22% 11% 11%
Contains more Iron +570.8%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Zinc +68.3%
Contains more Copper +218.5%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +526.3%
Contains more Calcium +86.7%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101

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 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +809.6%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.295
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
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 6% 2% 39% 3% 10% 38% 3% 18% 10% 4% 42% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +809.6%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.295
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +67.2%
Contains more Fats +345.4%
Contains more Carbs +416.4%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Water +237.3%
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% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +67.2%
Contains more Fats +345.4%
Contains more Carbs +416.4%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Water +237.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +510%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2126.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.3%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +510%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2126.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Chocolate milk Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 9.54g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 3.17g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 3.39g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 10.34g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 83kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 9.54g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 0.8g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 112mg Chocolate milk
Iron 1.61mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 13mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 101mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 167mg Chocolate milk
Sodium 315mg 60mg Chocolate milk
Zinc 0.69mg 0.41mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.065mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.077mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 1.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 98IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 27µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin E 0.07mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 51IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 1.3µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.9mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.037mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.162mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.125mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.295mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.04mg Chocolate cake
Folate 27µg 5µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.33µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin K 0.3µg Chocolate milk
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg 0.135mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.164mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.3mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.083mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.164mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg 0.208mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg 0.096mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 12mg Chocolate milk
Saturated Fat 5.43g 2.104g Chocolate milk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.99g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.124g Chocolate cake

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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
14%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.326g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chocolate milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170879/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.