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Chocolate cake vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chocolate cake and drumstick tree

  • Chocolate cake is higher in selenium, iron, copper, and vitamin B2; however, drumstick tree is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B5, and potassium.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 156% higher.
  • Drumstick tree has a lower glycemic index (0) than chocolate cake (41).

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Drumstick pods, raw.

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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 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +347.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +229.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.259mg

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 470% 1.3% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +187.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +70400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +161.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +192.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +63%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +152.4%
Contains more FatsFats +7450%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +526%
Contains more OtherOther +85.6%
Contains more WaterWater +261.5%

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
24% 74% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5820.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +91933.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

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 Drumstick tree
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Drumstick tree DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.2mg 141mg 156%
Saturated fat 5.43g 0.033g 25%
Fats 15.1g 0.2g 23%
Choline 128.4mg 23%
Selenium 11.9µg 0.7µg 20%
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.003g 18%
Calories 371kcal 37kcal 17%
Iron 1.61mg 0.36mg 16%
Carbs 53.4g 8.53g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 0.102g 15%
Copper 0.207mg 0.084mg 14%
Sodium 315mg 42mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.074mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.794mg 10%
Potassium 140mg 461mg 9%
Phosphorus 106mg 50mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.053mg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 3.2g 6%
Protein 5.3g 2.1g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.12mg 6%
Folate 27µg 44µg 4%
Magnesium 32mg 45mg 3%
Calcium 60mg 30mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.62mg 3%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.45mg 2%
Manganese 0.28mg 0.259mg 1%
Net carbs 51.8g 5.33g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0%
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 N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Drumstick tree
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
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.