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Chocolate cake vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chocolate cake and Cornmeal

  • Chocolate cake has more Choline, and Copper, while Cornmeal has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cornmeal covers your daily need of Folate 46% more than Chocolate cake.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.

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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 +1900%
Contains more Copper +172.4%
Contains more Manganese +60.9%
Contains more Selenium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +170.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Phosphorus - 99
Equal in Potassium - 142
Equal in Zinc - 0.66
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 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Copper +172.4%
Contains more Manganese +60.9%
Contains more Selenium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +170.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Phosphorus - 99
Equal in Potassium - 142
Equal in Zinc - 0.66

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +336.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +343.9%
Contains more Folate +674.1%
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 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +336.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +343.9%
Contains more Folate +674.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +762.9%
Contains more Water +118.2%
Contains more Other +252.9%
Contains more Protein +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +48.8%
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% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Fats +762.9%
Contains more Water +118.2%
Contains more Other +252.9%
Contains more Protein +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +48.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1448.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +233.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1448.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +233.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Cornmeal Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 75.55g Cornmeal
Protein 5.3g 7.11g Cornmeal
Fats 15.1g 1.75g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 79.45g Cornmeal
Calories 371kcal 370kcal Chocolate cake
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 3.9g Cornmeal
Calcium 60mg 3mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 4.36mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 32mg
Phosphorus 106mg 99mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 142mg Cornmeal
Sodium 315mg 7mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.69mg 0.66mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.076mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.174mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 10.5µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 214IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg Cornmeal
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.551mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.382mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 4.968mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.182mg Cornmeal
Folate 27µg 209µg Cornmeal
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.038mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg 0.172mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.242mg Cornmeal
Leucine 0.407mg 1.006mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.268mg 0.105mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.162mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.366mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.283mg 0.337mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.12mg 0.172mg Cornmeal
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.22g Cornmeal
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.39g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.828g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Cornmeal
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
46%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.21g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals

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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.