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Chocolate cake vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chocolate cake and caviar

  • The amount of vitamin B12, iron, selenium, choline, vitamin B5, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2 in caviar is higher than in chocolate cake.
  • Caviar covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 827% more than chocolate cake.
  • The amount of sodium in chocolate cake is lower.
  • Caviar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of caviar is 0, while the glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular.

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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%
Caviar
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 214% 83% 16% 446% 37% 26% 153% 196% 6.5% 357%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +460%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +837.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +358.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.3%
Contains more IronIron +637.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +450.4%

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%
Caviar
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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% 90% 38% 44% 48% 143% 2.3% 210% 74% 2500% 1.5% 38% 268%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +847.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +191.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1051.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +680.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12400%
Contains more FolateFolate +85.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +282.3%

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
Caviar
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25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1235%
Contains more ProteinProtein +364.2%
Contains more FatsFats +18.5%
Contains more WaterWater +94.7%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%

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
Caviar
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.405 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +168.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Caviar DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 20µg 827%
Cholesterol 58mg 588mg 177%
Iron 1.61mg 11.88mg 128%
Selenium 11.9µg 65.5µg 97%
Choline 128.4mg 490.9mg 66%
Magnesium 32mg 300mg 64%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 3.5mg 64%
Sodium 315mg 1500mg 52%
Protein 5.3g 24.6g 39%
Phosphorus 106mg 356mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.62mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 7.405g 31%
Vitamin A 271µg 30%
Calcium 60mg 275mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.32mg 21%
Carbs 53.4g 4g 16%
Vitamin D 117IU 15%
Vitamin D 2.9µg 15%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 13%
Copper 0.207mg 0.11mg 11%
Manganese 0.28mg 0.05mg 10%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Folate 27µg 50µg 6%
Saturated fat 5.43g 4.06g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.12mg 6%
Calories 371kcal 264kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 4.631g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.19mg 4%
Fats 15.1g 17.9g 4%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.95mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Potassium 140mg 181mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 51.8g 4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.323mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 1.263mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 1.035mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 2.133mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 1.834mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0.646mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 1.071mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 1.263mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0.649mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 2.741g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 3.8g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.229g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Caviar
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
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 530mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 1185mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.