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Chocolate cake vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chocolate cake and mandarin oranges different?

  • Chocolate cake is higher in choline, selenium, copper, iron, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, mandarin oranges are richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for mandarin oranges is 29% higher.

Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 11% 15% 5.6% 14% 1.9% 8.6% 0.26% 5.1% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.2%
Contains more IronIron +973.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +392.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +885.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +430%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +617.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 89% 11% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +202.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +1158.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13250%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +554.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4771%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +300.3%
Contains more OtherOther +386.5%
Contains more WaterWater +249.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
24% 37% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.065 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9965%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4147.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

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 Mandarin orange
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Mandarin orange DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.2mg 26.7mg 29%
Saturated fat 5.43g 0.039g 25%
Fats 15.1g 0.31g 23%
Selenium 11.9µg 0.1µg 21%
Choline 128.4mg 10.2mg 21%
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.065g 18%
Iron 1.61mg 0.15mg 18%
Copper 0.207mg 0.042mg 18%
Calories 371kcal 53kcal 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 0.06g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.036mg 14%
Sodium 315mg 2mg 14%
Carbs 53.4g 13.34g 13%
Phosphorus 106mg 20mg 12%
Manganese 0.28mg 0.039mg 10%
Protein 5.3g 0.81g 9%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.058mg 7%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.07mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.376mg 5%
Magnesium 32mg 12mg 5%
Vitamin A 34µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.078mg 3%
Fructose 2.4g 3%
Folate 27µg 16µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.216mg 2%
Calcium 60mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Fiber 1.6g 1.8g 1%
Potassium 140mg 166mg 1%
Net carbs 51.8g 11.54g N/A
Sugar 10.58g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0.016mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 0.028mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0.032mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0.011mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Mandarin orange
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Chocolate cake
14%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.391g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.