Chocolate cake vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chocolate cake and coffee
- The amount of choline, copper, selenium, iron, phosphorus, manganese, and vitamin B1 in chocolate cake is higher than in coffee.
- Chocolate cake covers your daily saturated fat needs 27% more than coffee.
- Coffee contains less cholesterol.
- Chocolate cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41, while the glycemic index of coffee is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water.
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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 | +966.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +185.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16000% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10250% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3350% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3433.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1117.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
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 | +907.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +180.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +495.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +4838.5% |
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:
0.12 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
99.39 g
Other:
0.47 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +4316.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +283% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +307.3% |
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
0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.001 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40160% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +276000% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 0.002g | 25% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 0.02g | 23% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.002mg | 23% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 2.6mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 0µg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.01mg | 20% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 1kcal | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 0g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 0.001g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 0.015g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 3mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 2mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.023mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.014mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.076mg | 11% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 0.12g | 10% |
| Caffeine | 40mg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 3mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Folate | 27µg | 2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 0.191mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 2mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 49mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.001mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.254mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.002mg | 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%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.428g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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 is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in vitamins