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Chocolate cake vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chocolate cake and Leek?

  • Chocolate cake is higher in Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Copper, yet Leek is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 27% more.

We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw types 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 Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.9%
Contains more Zinc +475%
Contains more Copper +72.5%
Contains more Selenium +1090%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Potassium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Manganese +71.8%
Equal in Calcium - 59
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 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.9%
Contains more Zinc +475%
Contains more Copper +72.5%
Contains more Selenium +1090%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Potassium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Manganese +71.8%
Equal in Calcium - 59

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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Leek
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +610%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1090.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +468.3%
Contains more Folate +137%
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 101% 19% 0% 40% 15% 7% 8% 9% 54% 48% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +610%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1090.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +468.3%
Contains more Folate +137%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +253.3%
Contains more Fats +4933.3%
Contains more Carbs +277.4%
Contains more Other +71.4%
Contains more Water +240.2%
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
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +253.3%
Contains more Fats +4933.3%
Contains more Carbs +277.4%
Contains more Other +71.4%
Contains more Water +240.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150875%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1563.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150875%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1563.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Leek Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 12.35g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 1.5g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 0.3g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 14.15g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 61kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 3.9g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 1.8g Leek
Calcium 60mg 59mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 2.1mg Leek
Magnesium 32mg 28mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 35mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 180mg Leek
Sodium 315mg 20mg Leek
Zinc 0.69mg 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 11.9µg 1µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin C 0.2mg 12mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.06mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.03mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.4mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.14mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.233mg Leek
Folate 27µg 64µg Leek
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.012mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg 0.063mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.052mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.096mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg 0.078mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.018mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.055mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg 0.056mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg 0.025mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Leek
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.04g Leek
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.004g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.166g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Leek
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
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.