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Chocolate cake vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chocolate cake and Lettuce

  • Chocolate cake has more Choline, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Iron, however, Lettuce has more Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate cake is 27% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Lettuce, green leaf, raw.

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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 +66.7%
Contains more Iron +87.2%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.5%
Contains more Zinc +283.3%
Contains more Copper +613.8%
Contains more Manganese +12%
Contains more Selenium +1883.3%
Contains more Potassium +38.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
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 11% 33% 10% 13% 18% 4% 5% 10% 33% 4%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +87.2%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.5%
Contains more Zinc +283.3%
Contains more Copper +613.8%
Contains more Manganese +12%
Contains more Selenium +1883.3%
Contains more Potassium +38.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%

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 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +5189.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.5%
Contains more Folate +40.7%
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 445% 5% 0% 31% 18% 19% 8% 9% 21% 29% 0% 316%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +5189.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.5%
Contains more Folate +40.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +289.7%
Contains more Fats +9966.7%
Contains more Carbs +1760.6%
Contains more Other +181.3%
Contains more Water +289.3%
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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Protein +289.7%
Contains more Fats +9966.7%
Contains more Carbs +1760.6%
Contains more Other +181.3%
Contains more Water +289.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3267.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3267.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

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 Lettuce
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 Lettuce Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 1.57g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 1.36g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 0.15g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 2.87g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 15kcal Chocolate cake
Fructose 0.43g Lettuce
Sugar 0.78g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 1.3g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 36mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 0.86mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 13mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 29mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 194mg Lettuce
Sodium 315mg 28mg Lettuce
Zinc 0.69mg 0.18mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.029mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.25mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 0.6µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 7405IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 370µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.22mg Lettuce
Vitamin C 0.2mg 9.2mg Lettuce
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.07mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.08mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.375mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.134mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.09mg Lettuce
Folate 27µg 38µg Lettuce
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 126.3µg Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.009mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg 0.059mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.084mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.079mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg 0.084mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.016mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.055mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg 0.07mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg 0.022mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Lettuce
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.02g Lettuce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.006g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.082g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Lettuce
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
75%
Lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
14%
Lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.