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Chocolate cake vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chocolate cake and ginger ale?

  • Chocolate cake is richer than ginger ale in choline, selenium, copper, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 27% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in ginger ale is lower.
  • The glycemic index of chocolate cake is lower.

We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale types 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.
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 0.71% 0.9% 0.09% 6.8% 6% 1.4% 0% 0.91% 1.7% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13900%
Contains more IronIron +794.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1050%
Contains more ZincZinc +1280%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2053.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +509.6%
Contains more OtherOther +17900%
Contains more WaterWater +273.9%

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 Ginger ale
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Ginger ale DV% diff.
Saturated fat 5.43g 0g 25%
Fats 15.1g 0g 23%
Choline 128.4mg 0mg 23%
Selenium 11.9µg 0.1µg 21%
Copper 0.207mg 0.018mg 21%
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg 19%
Iron 1.61mg 0.18mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0g 18%
Calories 371kcal 34kcal 17%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0mg 16%
Carbs 53.4g 8.76g 15%
Phosphorus 106mg 0mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 0g 15%
Sodium 315mg 7mg 13%
Manganese 0.28mg 0.013mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0mg 12%
Protein 5.3g 0g 11%
Folate 27µg 0µg 7%
Magnesium 32mg 1mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Calcium 60mg 3mg 6%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.05mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0mg 6%
Fructose 3.7g 5%
Potassium 140mg 1mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 51.8g 8.76g N/A
Sugar 8.9g 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 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Ginger ale
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
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.43g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake 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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.