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Chocolate cake vs. Coffeecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chocolate cake and Coffeecake

  • Chocolate cake has more Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Coffeecake has more Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate cake is 17% higher.
  • Coffeecake has 3 times less Iron than Chocolate cake. Chocolate cake has 1.61mg of Iron, while Coffeecake has 0.64mg.
  • Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Coffeecake, cheese.

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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 +151.6%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Zinc +16.9%
Contains more Copper +298.1%
Contains more Manganese +62.8%
Contains more Potassium +106.4%
Contains more Selenium +11.8%
Equal in Calcium - 59
Equal in Phosphorus - 101
Equal in Sodium - 339
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 18% 24% 11% 44% 26% 45% 17% 18% 23% 73%
Contains more Iron +151.6%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Zinc +16.9%
Contains more Copper +298.1%
Contains more Manganese +62.8%
Contains more Potassium +106.4%
Contains more Selenium +11.8%
Equal in Calcium - 59
Equal in Phosphorus - 101
Equal in Sodium - 339

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 C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +105%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.5%
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 18% 0% 0% 1% 27% 29% 13% 24% 14% 30% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +105%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +20.5%
Contains more Other +38.5%
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Water +32%
Equal in Fats - 15.2
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
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Carbs +20.5%
Contains more Other +38.5%
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Water +32%
Equal in Fats - 15.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.391
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.645 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.391

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Coffeecake Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 43.3g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 7g Coffeecake
Fats 15.1g 15.2g Coffeecake
Carbs 53.4g 44.3g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 339kcal Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 1g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 59mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 0.64mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 15mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 101mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 289mg Coffeecake
Sodium 315mg 339mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 0.59mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.052mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.172mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 13.3µg Coffeecake
Vitamin A 140IU 287IU Coffeecake
Vitamin A RAE 86µg Coffeecake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.105mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.125mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.682mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.4mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.058mg Coffeecake
Folate 27µg 39µg Coffeecake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.34µg Coffeecake
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.076mg Coffeecake
Threonine 0.202mg 0.26mg Coffeecake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.326mg Coffeecake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.568mg Coffeecake
Lysine 0.268mg 0.401mg Coffeecake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.144mg Coffeecake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.352mg Coffeecake
Valine 0.283mg 0.361mg Coffeecake
Histidine 0.12mg 0.186mg Coffeecake
Cholesterol 58mg 85mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 5.391g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.006g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Coffeecake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 7.129g Coffeecake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 1.645g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
16%
Coffeecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
29%
Coffeecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.