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Chocolate cake vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chocolate cake and Cocoa solids?

  • Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, yet Cocoa solids are richer in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for Copper is 398% higher.

We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +113.3%
Contains more Iron +760.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1459.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +592.5%
Contains more Potassium +988.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +887%
Contains more Copper +1730%
Contains more Manganese +1270.4%
Contains more Selenium +20.2%
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 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Contains more Calcium +113.3%
Contains more Iron +760.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1459.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +592.5%
Contains more Potassium +988.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +887%
Contains more Copper +1730%
Contains more Manganese +1270.4%
Contains more Selenium +20.2%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.8%
Contains more Folate +18.5%
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.8%
Contains more Folate +18.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +10.2%
Contains more Water +713.3%
Contains more Protein +269.8%
Contains more Other +222.2%
Equal in Fats - 13.7
Equal in Carbs - 57.9
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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more Fats +10.2%
Contains more Water +713.3%
Contains more Protein +269.8%
Contains more Other +222.2%
Equal in Fats - 13.7
Equal in Carbs - 57.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +527.5%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +527.5%

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 Cocoa solids
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Cocoa solids Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 20.9g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 15.1g 13.7g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 57.9g Cocoa solids
Calories 371kcal 228kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 1.75g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 37g Cocoa solids
Calcium 60mg 128mg Cocoa solids
Iron 1.61mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 32mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 106mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 140mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 315mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 0.69mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Copper 0.207mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 0.28mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 11.9µg 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.078mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.241mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 2.185mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.254mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.118mg Cocoa solids
Folate 27µg 32µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.202mg 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 0.407mg 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.268mg 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.116mg 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 0.283mg 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.12mg 0.339mg Cocoa solids
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 5.43g 8.07g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 4.57g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.44g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Cocoa solids
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
16%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.64g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.