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Chocolate cake vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate cake and Icing

  • Chocolate cake is higher than Icing in Copper, Choline, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for Copper is 23% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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 +1900%
Contains more Iron +906.3%
Contains more Magnesium +3100%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.9%
Contains more Potassium +311.8%
Contains more Zinc +885.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +11800%
Contains less Sodium -41.6%
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 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Iron +906.3%
Contains more Magnesium +3100%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.9%
Contains more Potassium +311.8%
Contains more Zinc +885.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +11800%
Contains less Sodium -41.6%

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.
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Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1310%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +416.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +452.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.8%
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 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1310%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +416.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +452.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +61.9%
Contains more Other +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +27.1%
Equal in Fats - 16.23
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
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +61.9%
Contains more Other +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +27.1%
Equal in Fats - 16.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Icing Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 67.89g Icing
Protein 5.3g 0g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 53.4g 67.89g Icing
Calories 371kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 63.1g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 0g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 3mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 0.16mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 1mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 18mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 34mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 184mg Icing
Zinc 0.69mg 0.07mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 0.1µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.01mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.22mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.055mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Folate 27µg 8µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 13µg Icing
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Icing
Saturated Fat 5.43g 2.974g Icing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 4.86g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate cake Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.456g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.