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Chocolate cake vs. Hot sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate cake and Hot sauce different?

  • Chocolate cake is higher in Selenium, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Hot sauce is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Hot sauce is 101% higher.
  • Hot sauce has less Cholesterol.

Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot 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 +650%
Contains more Iron +235.4%
Contains more Magnesium +540%
Contains more Phosphorus +863.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Zinc +527.3%
Contains more Copper +639.3%
Contains more Manganese +471.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 144
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 3% 18% 4% 5% 13% 345% 3% 10% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Iron +235.4%
Contains more Magnesium +540%
Contains more Phosphorus +863.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Zinc +527.3%
Contains more Copper +639.3%
Contains more Manganese +471.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 144

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 B1 +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176.4%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +37300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +282.9%
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 10% 3% 0% 250% 9% 19% 5% 7% 37% 5% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176.4%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +37300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +282.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +939.2%
Contains more Fats +3981.1%
Contains more Carbs +2951.4%
Contains more Water +268.8%
Contains more Other +310.6%
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
2% 90% 7%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 1.75 g
Water: 89.98 g
Other: 7.39 g
Contains more Protein +939.2%
Contains more Fats +3981.1%
Contains more Carbs +2951.4%
Contains more Water +268.8%
Contains more Other +310.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20030%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1308.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.196 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20030%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1308.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Hot sauce Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 1.45g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 0.51g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 0.37g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 1.75g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 11kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 1.26g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 0.3g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 8mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 0.48mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 5mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 11mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 144mg Hot sauce
Sodium 315mg 2643mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 0.11mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.028mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.049mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 162IU Hot sauce
Vitamin A RAE 8µg Hot sauce
Vitamin E 0.12mg Hot sauce
Vitamin C 0.2mg 74.8mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.036mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.082mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.254mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.11mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.157mg Hot sauce
Folate 27µg 6µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 2.4µg Hot sauce
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.007mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg 0.019mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.017mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.027mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg 0.023mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.006mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.016mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg 0.022mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg 0.01mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Hot sauce
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.052g Hot sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.03g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.196g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Hot sauce
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
29%
Hot sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
40%
Hot sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.378g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 2328mg)
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 ($)
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. Hot sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174527/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.