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Chocolate cake vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chocolate cake and feta

  • Chocolate cake has more choline and copper; however, feta is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Feta covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 64% more than chocolate cake.
  • Feta has 8 times less choline than chocolate cake. Chocolate cake has 128.4mg of choline, while feta has 15.4mg.
  • Chocolate cake contains less saturated fat.
  • Chocolate cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41, while the glycemic index of feta is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Cheese, feta.

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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%
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.8%
Contains more IronIron +147.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +546.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +721.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +317.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +217.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.1%

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%
Feta
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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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +733.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +218.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +934.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +956.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.5%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.154mg

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
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1205.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +168.1%
Contains more FatsFats +40.9%
Contains more WaterWater +126.3%
Contains more OtherOther +188.9%

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
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +367.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Feta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.69µg 64%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.844mg 49%
Saturated fat 5.43g 14.946g 43%
Calcium 60mg 493mg 43%
Phosphorus 106mg 337mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.424mg 29%
Sodium 315mg 917mg 26%
Choline 128.4mg 15.4mg 21%
Zinc 0.69mg 2.88mg 20%
Copper 0.207mg 0.032mg 19%
Protein 5.3g 14.21g 18%
Carbs 53.4g 4.09g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.591g 14%
Vitamin A 125µg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.967mg 13%
Iron 1.61mg 0.65mg 12%
Manganese 0.28mg 0.028mg 11%
Cholesterol 58mg 89mg 10%
Fats 15.1g 21.28g 10%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Selenium 11.9µg 15µg 6%
Calories 371kcal 264kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 4.623g 4%
Magnesium 32mg 19mg 3%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Potassium 140mg 62mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.991mg 1%
Folate 27µg 32µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.154mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 51.8g 4.09g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0.397mg 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 Feta
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
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.516g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.