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Chocolate cake vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chocolate cake and graham cracker

  • Chocolate cake has more choline and selenium; however, graham cracker has more manganese, iron, vitamin B3, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for graham cracker is 32% higher.
  • Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index than chocolate cake.

Food types used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +88.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.4%
Contains more IronIron +134.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.9%

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% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2076.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +290.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +280.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +237%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more FatsFats +42.5%
Contains more WaterWater +619.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.4%
~equal in Other ~1.66g

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +140.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.1%

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 Graham cracker
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 Graham cracker DV% diff.
Manganese 0.28mg 1.019mg 32%
Iron 1.61mg 3.78mg 27%
Choline 128.4mg 5.9mg 22%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 4.439mg 21%
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg 19%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 5.388g 18%
Saturated fat 5.43g 1.633g 17%
Folate 27µg 91µg 16%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Phosphorus 106mg 185mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.265mg 10%
Selenium 11.9µg 6.3µg 10%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 2.509g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.156mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.317mg 8%
Carbs 53.4g 77.66g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Fats 15.1g 10.6g 7%
Fiber 1.6g 3.4g 7%
Sodium 315mg 459mg 6%
Copper 0.207mg 0.17mg 4%
Calories 371kcal 430kcal 3%
Protein 5.3g 6.69g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.42mg 2%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.96mg 2%
Calcium 60mg 77mg 2%
Magnesium 32mg 40mg 2%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Potassium 140mg 170mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 51.8g 74.26g N/A
Sugar 24.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g 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
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Graham cracker
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
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.797g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.