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Chocolate cake vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chocolate cake and fettuccine

  • The amount of iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, magnesium, zinc, and folate in chocolate cake is higher than in fettuccine.
  • Chocolate cake covers your daily need for saturated fat, 23% more than fettuccine.
  • The amount of saturated fat in fettuccine is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree.

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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 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains more IronIron +168.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +590%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +324%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.3%

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 0% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~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
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +459.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +281.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17%
Contains more WaterWater +208.2%
~equal in Other ~1.9g

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
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +571%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +590.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Fettuccine DV% diff.
Copper 0.207mg 23%
Choline 128.4mg 23%
Selenium 11.9µg 22%
Saturated fat 5.43g 0.9g 21%
Fats 15.1g 2.7g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.4g 16%
Cholesterol 58mg 14mg 15%
Calories 371kcal 99kcal 14%
Iron 1.61mg 0.6mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 0.9g 13%
Carbs 53.4g 14g 13%
Phosphorus 106mg 25mg 12%
Manganese 0.28mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.07mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Magnesium 32mg 6mg 6%
Sodium 315mg 166mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 6%
Folate 27µg 6µg 5%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 1.8mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.09mg 4%
Calcium 60mg 28mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 3%
Protein 5.3g 6.2g 2%
Fiber 1.6g 2g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.05mg 1%
Potassium 140mg 168mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 51.8g 12g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 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 N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Fettuccine
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
7%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.53g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
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

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.