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Chocolate cake vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chocolate cake and Ground beef?

  • Chocolate cake is richer in Copper, Manganese, and Choline, yet Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Ground beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 97% higher.
  • Chocolate cake has 31 times more Manganese than Ground beef. Chocolate cake has 0.28mg of Manganese, while Ground beef has 0.009mg.
  • Ground beef contains less Sodium.

We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types in this comparison.

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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 +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains more Copper +162%
Contains more Manganese +3011.1%
Contains more Iron +41%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.6%
Contains more Potassium +72.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.8%
Contains more Zinc +746.4%
Contains more Selenium +60.5%
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 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains more Copper +162%
Contains more Manganese +3011.1%
Contains more Iron +41%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.6%
Contains more Potassium +72.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.8%
Contains more Zinc +746.4%
Contains more Selenium +60.5%

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 +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Folate +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +254.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +658.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1456.3%
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 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Folate +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +254.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +658.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1456.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +350.4%
Contains more Water +139.2%
Contains more Other +32.8%
Equal in Fats - 15.37
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
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +350.4%
Contains more Water +139.2%
Contains more Other +32.8%
Equal in Fats - 15.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +576.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.2%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +576.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 0g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 15.1g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 53.4g 0g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 241kcal Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 0g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 33mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 32mg 17mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 140mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 315mg 73mg Ground beef
Zinc 0.69mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.207mg 0.079mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.009mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 140IU 9IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.051mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.171mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 27µg 7µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.202mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.24mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 0.407mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 0.268mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.116mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.283mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.12mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 58mg 88mg Chocolate cake
Trans Fat 1.173g Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 6.073g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.408g Chocolate cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.643g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.