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Chocolate cake vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chocolate cake and edible mushroom

  • Chocolate cake is higher in choline, iron, and manganese; however, edible mushroom is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and copper.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 27% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Mushrooms, white, 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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +255.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1900%
Contains more IronIron +222%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +495.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%

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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +642.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +950%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +392.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4341.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1538%
Contains more OtherOther +109.3%
Contains more WaterWater +278.9%

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
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1625.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

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 Edible mushroom
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Edible mushroom DV% diff.
Saturated fat 5.43g 0.05g 24%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 1.497mg 24%
Fats 15.1g 0.34g 23%
Choline 128.4mg 17.3mg 20%
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg 19%
Calories 371kcal 22kcal 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.16g 17%
Carbs 53.4g 3.26g 17%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 3.607mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 0g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.402mg 15%
Iron 1.61mg 0.5mg 14%
Sodium 315mg 5mg 13%
Copper 0.207mg 0.318mg 12%
Manganese 0.28mg 0.047mg 10%
Calcium 60mg 3mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.104mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.04µg 5%
Selenium 11.9µg 9.3µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.081mg 5%
Magnesium 32mg 9mg 5%
Potassium 140mg 318mg 5%
Protein 5.3g 3.09g 4%
Phosphorus 106mg 86mg 3%
Folate 27µg 17µg 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2.1mg 2%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.52mg 2%
Fiber 1.6g 1g 2%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 51.8g 2.26g N/A
Sugar 1.98g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 0.12mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.085mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 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 Edible mushroom
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
26%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.