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

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How are Chocolate cake and French fries different?

  • Chocolate cake is higher in Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Copper, however, French fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from French fries is 25% higher.

Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +233.3%
Contains more Iron +98.8%
Contains more Zinc +38%
Contains more Copper +66.9%
Contains more Manganese +13.4%
Contains more Selenium +1222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +313.6%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
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 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +98.8%
Contains more Zinc +38%
Contains more Copper +66.9%
Contains more Manganese +13.4%
Contains more Selenium +1222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +313.6%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 35

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 B2 +446.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +807.3%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
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% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +446.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +807.3%
Contains more Folate +11.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +54.5%
Contains more Carbs +28.9%
Contains more Water +58%
Equal in Fats - 14.73
Equal in Other - 1.85
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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Protein +54.5%
Contains more Carbs +28.9%
Contains more Water +58%
Equal in Fats - 14.73
Equal in Other - 1.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.969
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.969

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake French fries Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 37.64g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 3.43g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 14.73g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 41.44g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 312kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 0.3g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 60mg 18mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 0.81mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 106mg 125mg French fries
Potassium 140mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 315mg 210mg French fries
Zinc 0.69mg 0.5mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.124mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.247mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 0.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 0.2mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.039mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 27µg 30µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 2.336g French fries
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 5.969g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.094g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
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 fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.