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Chocolate cake vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chocolate cake and Longan

  • Chocolate cake has more Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Zinc, while Longan has more Vitamin C.
  • Longan covers your daily need of Vitamin C 93% more than Chocolate cake.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Longans, 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 +5900%
Contains more Iron +1138.5%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +404.8%
Contains more Zinc +1280%
Contains more Copper +22.5%
Contains more Manganese +438.5%
Contains more Potassium +90%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 1% 5% 8% 9% 24% 0% 2% 57% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +5900%
Contains more Iron +1138.5%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +404.8%
Contains more Zinc +1280%
Contains more Copper +22.5%
Contains more Manganese +438.5%
Contains more Potassium +90%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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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Longan
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +41900%
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% 0% 0% 280% 8% 33% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +41900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +304.6%
Contains more Fats +15000%
Contains more Carbs +252.7%
Contains more Other +157.1%
Contains more Water +239.1%
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
15% 83%
Protein: 1.31 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.14 g
Water: 82.75 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +304.6%
Contains more Fats +15000%
Contains more Carbs +252.7%
Contains more Other +157.1%
Contains more Water +239.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Longan Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 14.04g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 1.31g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 0.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 15.14g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 60kcal Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 1.1g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 1mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 0.13mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 10mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 21mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 266mg Longan
Sodium 315mg 0mg Longan
Zinc 0.69mg 0.05mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.169mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.052mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 84mg Longan
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.031mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.14mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.3mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Folate 27µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg 0.034mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.026mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.054mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg 0.046mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.013mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.03mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg 0.058mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg 0.012mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Longan
Saturated Fat 5.43g Longan
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Longan
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
27%
Longan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
11%
Longan

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Longan
Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Longan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169089/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.