Chocolate cake vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chocolate cake and ice cream?
- Chocolate cake is richer in copper, iron, choline, selenium, manganese, and vitamin B1, yet ice cream is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium.
- Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for copper is 20% higher.
- Chocolate cake has 35 times more manganese than ice cream. Chocolate cake has 0.28mg of manganese, while ice cream has 0.008mg.
- Ice cream contains less sodium.
- Chocolate cake has a lower glycemic index than ice cream.
We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Ice creams, vanilla 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +128.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1688.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +800% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +561.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +113.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +243.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +880.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +440% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +393.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +143.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
3.5 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
23.6 g
Water:
61 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +126.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +150% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.452 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +103.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +510.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.023mg | 20% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 26mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.09mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 1.8µg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 0.452g | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 13% | |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.008mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 23.6g | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.39µg | 10% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 80mg | 10% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 207kcal | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 2.969g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.041mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 128mg | 7% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 11g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 6.79g | 6% |
| Folate | 27µg | 5µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.581mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 0.116mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 44mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.7g | 4% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 3.5g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 140mg | 199mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 22.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.22g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 105mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)