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Chocolate cake vs. Coca-Cola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chocolate cake and Coca-Cola

  • Chocolate cake is higher than Coca-Cola in choline, copper, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and manganese.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 27% higher.
  • Coca-Cola has less saturated fat.
  • Chocolate cake has a lower glycemic index (41) than Coca-Cola (63).

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola.

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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 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6900%
Contains more IronIron +1363.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +20600%
Contains more ZincZinc +3350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +960%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%

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% 0% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +42700%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +7471.4%
Contains more FatsFats +75400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +458.6%
Contains more OtherOther +4400%
Contains more WaterWater +270.1%

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 Coca-Cola
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Coca-Cola DV% diff.
Saturated fat 5.43g 0g 25%
Fats 15.1g 0.02g 23%
Choline 128.4mg 0.3mg 23%
Copper 0.207mg 0.001mg 23%
Selenium 11.9µg 0.1µg 21%
Iron 1.61mg 0.11mg 19%
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0g 18%
Calories 371kcal 37kcal 17%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0mg 16%
Carbs 53.4g 9.56g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 0g 15%
Phosphorus 106mg 10mg 14%
Sodium 315mg 4mg 14%
Manganese 0.28mg 0.002mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0mg 12%
Protein 5.3g 0.07g 10%
Magnesium 32mg 0mg 8%
Folate 27µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Calcium 60mg 2mg 6%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.02mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0mg 6%
Potassium 140mg 2mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0mg 3%
Caffeine 8mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 51.8g 9.56g N/A
Sugar 8.97g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Coca-Cola
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
0%
Coca-Cola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
1%
Coca-Cola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.43g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake 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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.