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Chocolate cake vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate cake and Plantain raw different?

  • Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, Selenium, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Plantain raw is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chocolate cake covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 26% more than Plantain raw.

Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Plantains, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake
7
:
3
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Iron +168.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.8%
Contains more Zinc +392.9%
Contains more Copper +155.6%
Contains more Selenium +693.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15.6%
Contains more Potassium +256.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Chocolate cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Plantain raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 23% 27% 15% 45% 1% 4% 27% 0% 9%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Iron +168.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.8%
Contains more Zinc +392.9%
Contains more Copper +155.6%
Contains more Selenium +693.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15.6%
Contains more Potassium +256.4%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake
6
:
6
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +294.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +705%
Contains more Vitamin C +9100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +629.3%
Chocolate cake
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%
Plantain raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 68% 3% 0% 62% 14% 13% 13% 16% 69% 17% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +294.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +705%
Contains more Vitamin C +9100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +629.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake
4
:
1
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
Contains more Protein +307.7%
Contains more Fats +3981.1%
Contains more Carbs +67.5%
Contains more Other +55.2%
Contains more Water +167.5%
Chocolate cake
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
Plantain raw
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more Protein +307.7%
Contains more Fats +3981.1%
Contains more Carbs +67.5%
Contains more Other +55.2%
Contains more Water +167.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake
2
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1
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18771.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3901.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Chocolate cake
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Plantain raw
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.143 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18771.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3901.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Plantain raw Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 29.59g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 1.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 0.37g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 31.89g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 122kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 15g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 2.3g Plantain raw
Calcium 60mg 3mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 0.6mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 37mg Plantain raw
Phosphorus 106mg 34mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 499mg Plantain raw
Sodium 315mg 4mg Plantain raw
Zinc 0.69mg 0.14mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.081mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 1.5µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 1127IU Plantain raw
Vitamin A RAE 56µg Plantain raw
Vitamin E 0.14mg Plantain raw
Vitamin C 0.2mg 18.4mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.052mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.054mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.686mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.26mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.299mg Plantain raw
Folate 27µg 22µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 0.7µg Plantain raw
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.015mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg 0.034mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.036mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.059mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg 0.06mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.017mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.044mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg 0.046mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg 0.064mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Plantain raw
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.143g Plantain raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.032g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.069g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Plantain raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.287g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 15g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.