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Chocolate cake vs. Lime — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chocolate cake and Lime

  • Chocolate cake has more Choline, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Lime is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Lime covers your daily Vitamin C needs 32% more than Chocolate cake.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Limes, 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 +81.8%
Contains more Iron +168.3%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.9%
Contains more Potassium +37.3%
Contains more Zinc +527.3%
Contains more Copper +218.5%
Contains more Manganese +3400%
Contains more Selenium +2875%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
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 10% 23% 5% 8% 9% 1% 3% 22% 2% 3%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Iron +168.3%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.9%
Contains more Potassium +37.3%
Contains more Zinc +527.3%
Contains more Copper +218.5%
Contains more Manganese +3400%
Contains more Selenium +2875%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%

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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Lime
Contains more Vitamin A +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +965%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +468.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.1%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +14450%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.043
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 3% 5% 0% 97% 8% 5% 4% 14% 10% 6% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +965%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +468.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.1%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +14450%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.043

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +657.1%
Contains more Fats +7450%
Contains more Carbs +406.6%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Water +261.7%
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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +657.1%
Contains more Fats +7450%
Contains more Carbs +406.6%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Water +261.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31684.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4920%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
23% 20% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31684.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4920%
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 Lime
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 Lime Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 7.74g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 0.7g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 0.2g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 10.54g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 30kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 1.69g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 2.8g Lime
Calcium 60mg 33mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 0.6mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 6mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 18mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 102mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 2mg Lime
Zinc 0.69mg 0.11mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.065mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.008mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 0.4µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 50IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Lime
Vitamin E 0.22mg Lime
Vitamin C 0.2mg 29.1mg Lime
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.03mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.02mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.217mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.043mg Lime
Folate 27µg 8µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 0.6µg Lime
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.003mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg 0.014mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.002mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Lime
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.022g Lime
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.019g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.055g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Lime
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
13%
Lime
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
8%
Lime

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lime
Lime is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.408g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lime
Lime is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.