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Chocolate cake vs. French bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate cake and French bread

  • Chocolate cake is higher in Choline, however, French bread is richer in Selenium, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • French bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 32% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough).

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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.
Contains more Calcium +27.7%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
Contains more Copper +38%
Contains more Iron +140.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.9%
Contains more Zinc +52.2%
Contains more Manganese +104.6%
Contains more Selenium +149.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 31
Equal in Potassium - 140
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 146% 23% 54% 13% 94% 29% 50% 75% 162%
Contains more Calcium +27.7%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
Contains more Copper +38%
Contains more Iron +140.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.9%
Contains more Zinc +52.2%
Contains more Manganese +104.6%
Contains more Selenium +149.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 31
Equal in Potassium - 140

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +373.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.1%
Contains more Folate +418.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 1% 107% 86% 101% 37% 23% 105% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +373.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.1%
Contains more Folate +418.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +605.6%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Protein +145.3%
Contains more Carbs +16%
Contains more Other +28.9%
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
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 g
Contains more Fats +605.6%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Protein +145.3%
Contains more Carbs +16%
Contains more Other +28.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1464.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
29% 22% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.83 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1464.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%

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 French bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake French bread Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 58.83g French bread
Protein 5.3g 13g French bread
Fats 15.1g 2.14g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 61.93g French bread
Calories 371kcal 319kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 3.59g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 3.1g French bread
Calcium 60mg 47mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 3.87mg French bread
Magnesium 32mg 31mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 126mg French bread
Potassium 140mg 140mg
Sodium 315mg 720mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 1.05mg French bread
Copper 0.207mg 0.15mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.573mg French bread
Selenium 11.9µg 29.7µg French bread
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.19mg French bread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.427mg French bread
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.37mg French bread
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 5.38mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.616mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.096mg French bread
Folate 27µg 140µg French bread
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 0.5µg French bread
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.134mg French bread
Threonine 0.202mg 0.316mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.416mg French bread
Leucine 0.407mg 0.762mg French bread
Lysine 0.268mg 0.328mg French bread
Methionine 0.116mg 0.168mg French bread
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.543mg French bread
Valine 0.283mg 0.476mg French bread
Histidine 0.12mg 0.234mg French bread
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg French bread
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.502g French bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.386g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.83g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g French bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake French bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Chocolate cake
39%
French bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
66%
French bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French bread
French bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.928g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/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.