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Chocolate cake vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate cake and Lentil

  • Chocolate cake is higher in Choline, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, however, Lentil is richer in Folate, Fiber, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Lentil's daily need coverage for Folate is 39% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 +215.8%
Contains more Selenium +325%
Contains more Iron +106.8%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.8%
Contains more Potassium +163.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +84.1%
Contains more Copper +21.3%
Contains more Manganese +76.4%
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 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Contains more Calcium +215.8%
Contains more Selenium +325%
Contains more Iron +106.8%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.8%
Contains more Potassium +163.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +84.1%
Contains more Copper +21.3%
Contains more Manganese +76.4%

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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Lentil
Contains more Vitamin A +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +191.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +334.1%
Contains more Folate +570.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.06
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% 5% 43% 17% 20% 39% 42% 136% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +191.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +334.1%
Contains more Folate +570.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +3873.7%
Contains more Carbs +165.3%
Contains more Other +116.9%
Contains more Protein +70.2%
Contains more Water +185.4%
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
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Fats +3873.7%
Contains more Carbs +165.3%
Contains more Other +116.9%
Contains more Protein +70.2%
Contains more Water +185.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9335.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1477.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9335.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1477.7%
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 Lentil
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Lentil Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 12.23g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 9.02g Lentil
Fats 15.1g 0.38g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 20.13g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 116kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 1.8g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 7.9g Lentil
Calcium 60mg 19mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 3.33mg Lentil
Magnesium 32mg 36mg Lentil
Phosphorus 106mg 180mg Lentil
Potassium 140mg 369mg Lentil
Sodium 315mg 2mg Lentil
Zinc 0.69mg 1.27mg Lentil
Copper 0.207mg 0.251mg Lentil
Manganese 0.28mg 0.494mg Lentil
Selenium 11.9µg 2.8µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 8IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lentil
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.5mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.169mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.073mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 1.06mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.638mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.178mg Lentil
Folate 27µg 181µg Lentil
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.081mg Lentil
Threonine 0.202mg 0.323mg Lentil
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.39mg Lentil
Leucine 0.407mg 0.654mg Lentil
Lysine 0.268mg 0.63mg Lentil
Methionine 0.116mg 0.077mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.445mg Lentil
Valine 0.283mg 0.448mg Lentil
Histidine 0.12mg 0.254mg Lentil
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.053g Lentil
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.064g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.175g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate cake Lentil
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
26%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.377g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1.1)

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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.