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Chocolate cake vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chocolate cake and eggs

  • Chocolate cake has more manganese; however, eggs are richer in copper, vitamin B12, selenium, choline, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Eggs cover your daily copper needs 199% more than chocolate cake.
  • Eggs have 11 times less manganese than chocolate cake. Chocolate cake has 0.28mg of manganese, while eggs have 0.026mg.
  • Eggs contain less saturated fat.
  • Chocolate cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41, while the glycemic index of eggs is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
Egg
Egg
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +220%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more IronIron +35.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +976.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +866.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.8%
~equal in Potassium ~126mg

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%
Egg
Egg
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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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1676.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +359.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +593.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +63%
Contains more CholineCholine +128.8%

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
Egg
Egg
2
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more FatsFats +42.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4667.9%
Contains more OtherOther +68.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.4%
Contains more WaterWater +205.8%

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
Egg
Egg
1
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.207mg 2mg 199%
Cholesterol 58mg 373mg 105%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.11µg 40%
Selenium 11.9µg 30.8µg 34%
Choline 128.4mg 293.8mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.513mg 23%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 1.398mg 22%
Vitamin A 149µg 17%
Carbs 53.4g 1.12g 17%
Protein 5.3g 12.58g 15%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 11%
Calories 371kcal 155kcal 11%
Vitamin D 87IU 11%
Manganese 0.28mg 0.026mg 11%
Saturated fat 5.43g 3.267g 10%
Phosphorus 106mg 172mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 1.414g 9%
Sodium 315mg 124mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.064mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Fats 15.1g 10.61g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.121mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.066mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Iron 1.61mg 1.19mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 4.077g 5%
Magnesium 32mg 10mg 5%
Folate 27µg 44µg 4%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.05mg 3%
Calcium 60mg 50mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 51.8g 1.12g N/A
Potassium 140mg 126mg 0%
Sugar 1.12g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.163g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.