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Chocolate cake vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chocolate cake and crouton

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, fiber, and manganese in crouton is higher than in chocolate cake.
  • Crouton covers your daily need for selenium, 47% more than chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate cake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41, while the glycemic index of crouton is 72.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Croutons, plain.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +27%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.7%
Contains more IronIron +153.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +29%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +78.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +215.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~31mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~115mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +341.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +378.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +388.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +128.8%
Contains more WaterWater +343.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +124.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.6%
Contains more OtherOther +38.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +97.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.2%

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 Crouton
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Crouton DV% diff.
Selenium 11.9µg 37.5µg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.623mg 40%
Iron 1.61mg 4.08mg 31%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 5.439mg 27%
Folate 27µg 132µg 26%
Choline 128.4mg 23%
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg 19%
Saturated fat 5.43g 1.51g 18%
Sodium 315mg 698mg 17%
Fiber 1.6g 5.1g 14%
Protein 5.3g 11.9g 13%
Fats 15.1g 6.6g 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 1.273g 10%
Manganese 0.28mg 0.5mg 10%
Carbs 53.4g 73.5g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 3.059g 7%
Copper 0.207mg 0.163mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.272mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.429mg 3%
Calories 371kcal 407kcal 2%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.89mg 2%
Calcium 60mg 76mg 2%
Phosphorus 106mg 115mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 51.8g 68.4g N/A
Magnesium 32mg 31mg 0%
Potassium 140mg 124mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.586mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0.255mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Crouton
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Chocolate cake
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.92g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 383mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.