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Chocolate cake vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chocolate cake and Lychee

  • Chocolate cake has more Choline, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Lychee is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Lychee covers your daily Vitamin C needs 79% more than Chocolate cake.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Litchis, 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 +1100%
Contains more Iron +419.4%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +241.9%
Contains more Zinc +885.7%
Contains more Copper +39.9%
Contains more Manganese +409.1%
Contains more Selenium +1883.3%
Contains more Potassium +22.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
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 2% 12% 8% 14% 16% 1% 2% 50% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +419.4%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +241.9%
Contains more Zinc +885.7%
Contains more Copper +39.9%
Contains more Manganese +409.1%
Contains more Selenium +1883.3%
Contains more Potassium +22.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%

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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Lychee
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.6%
Contains more Folate +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +35650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.9%
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% 2% 0% 239% 3% 15% 12% 0% 24% 11% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.6%
Contains more Folate +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +35650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +538.6%
Contains more Fats +3331.8%
Contains more Carbs +223%
Contains more Other +309.1%
Contains more Water +235.1%
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
17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +538.6%
Contains more Fats +3331.8%
Contains more Carbs +223%
Contains more Other +309.1%
Contains more Water +235.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4932.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1991.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4932.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1991.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Lychee Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 15.23g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 0.83g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 0.44g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 16.53g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 66kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 15.23g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 1.3g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 5mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 0.31mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 10mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 31mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 171mg Lychee
Sodium 315mg 1mg Lychee
Zinc 0.69mg 0.07mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.148mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.055mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 0.6µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.07mg Lychee
Vitamin C 0.2mg 71.5mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.011mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.065mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.603mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.1mg Lychee
Folate 27µg 14µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 0.4µg Lychee
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.007mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.009mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Lychee
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0.099g Lychee
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.12g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.132g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Lychee
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
25%
Lychee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
11%
Lychee

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.331g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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. Lychee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169086/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.