Chocolate cake vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chocolate cake and dashi
- Chocolate cake has more copper and iron; however, dashi is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Dashi's daily need coverage for sodium is 33% more.
- Dashi contains less cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry.
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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 IronIron | +56.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +666.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +211.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +120.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +131.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +41% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +101.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +116.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +143.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +87.5% |
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:
16.7 g
Fats:
13.89 g
Carbs:
64.88 g
Water:
2.3 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +960.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +215.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.9% |
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Fats
~13.89g
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
3.433 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.485 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 66.9µg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 315mg | 1067mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 27.6µg | 29% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 16.7g | 23% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.43mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 13mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 187mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 4.485g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 3.433g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 166mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 2.46mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 1.03mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.3µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.2g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 56mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 309mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 64.88g | 4% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 114.5mg | 3% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 438kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 25µg | 3% | |
| Folate | 27µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 5.365g | 2% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 13.89g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 64.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 14.47g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dashi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dashi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.997g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 752mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.